Mysia, Parion, AR Drachm, Circa 480-430 BC, Gorgoneion / Incuse Punch

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Greek,  Mysia, Parion, AR Drachm (silver, 3.49g, 12.3mm), Circa 480-430 BC
Obv: Facing head of gorgoneion with protruding tongue
Rev: Square incuse punch with crossed bar pattern
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 256; SNG BN 1342-1352 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (smoothening obverse otherwise, beautiful)
Note: Mysia, an ancient region located in the northwest of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), was home to Parion, a significant city that flourished during the 5th and 4th centuries B.C. The obverse of this silver drachm coin depicts a facing Gorgoneion, a powerful and fearsome symbol representing the head of the Gorgon Medusa, characterized by its fierce expression. The Gorgoneion was commonly used in ancient Greek art and coinage as a protective symbol to ward off evil and bring good fortune. On the reverse side, there is an incuse square punch with a central pellet and linear pattern. This type of incuse design is typical of ancient Greek coinage, where the reverse of the coin would be struck with a punch to create a recessed or incuse impression. The central pellet and linear pattern within the incuse square are characteristic features of Parion’s coinage. Overall, this coin reflects the cultural and religious significance of Parion, as well as its role as an important economic and political center in the region of Mysia during the classical period.

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