Greek Asia. Mysia, Parion. AR Hemiobol, 5th century BC. D/ Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue. R/ Stellate pattern within incuse square. Nomos, Obolos 22, lot 287; Numismatik Naumann 127, lot 274. 0.31 g. 5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Unpublished in the standard references. About VF.
Ex Naumann, Auction 159, lot 185 (2025).
The attribution to Parion in Mysia is not firmly established, but seems logical based on the similarity of style to the well-known drachms from that city. The reverse however is invoking the pattern of coins of Miletos in Ionia.
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