Title: THE ARCHAIC CHARM OF MYSIA | SILVER DIOBOL OF PARIONDescription: Historical Significance: A Guardian of the PropontisJourney back to the 4th Century BC with this silver Diobol from the city of Parion in Mysia. Situated on the Hellespont, Parion was a strategic maritime power. This coinage is famous for its "Gorgoneion" imagery—a fierce, apotropaic symbol intended to ward off evil and protect the city’s wealth.The Obverse: A striking Archaic-style Gorgoneion (the face of Medusa). With its protruding tongue and intense gaze, this was a universal symbol of protection in the ancient Greek world, designed to strike awe into the beholder.The Reverse: Features a standing Bull looking back over its shoulder, often interpreted as a symbol of the city's agricultural strength or a tribute to Poseidon. The Greek letters "??" (PA) clearly identify the issuing city.Technical Merit: This specimen is remarkably well-preserved for its age, featuring high-contrast details on the Gorgon’s face and a smooth, silver surface.Date/Period: 4th Century BCMaterials: SilverDimensions: 13 mm
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