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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ 350 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 6.48 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Parion (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#127981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lit altar in three-quarter perspective. An amphora set at base of the altar.
Comment
SNG Ashmolean 736 var. (different obverse symbol).
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse (front) side, including a helmeted head of Athena, a griffin, and a Pegasus. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in a specific trade or commercial context, possibly related to the worship of Athena or the mythology surrounding griffins and Pegasus.
