Methymna (BC 500-450) Diobol

ca 500-450 BC. AR Diobol (1.36g). Facing head of Gorgon, tongue protruding, hair on forehead dotted / Bearded male head right, hair long at back, in Corinthian helmet, within dotted square border in shallow incuse. Apparently an unpublished reverse die, heavy dark patina, some surface corrosion but without wear, extremely rare.

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City/Mint name:	Methymna
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	cf SNG Boston 1665 for obv.; SNG Dan -; SNG von A -; BMC -
Valuation:	Baldwin's Auc. 37 (5/2004), lot 636 (GBP 130 ($210) + comm)
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Date added:	Jan 31, 2005
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