Methymna (BC 500-450) Diobol

ca 500/480-450 BC. AR Diobol (1.34g). Facing head of Gorgon, tongue protruding / Bearded male head (Ares?) right, hair long at back, in Corinthian helmet, within dotted square border in shallow incuse. Fine dark toning. Second known exemplar, EF.

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City/Mint name:	Methymna
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Imhoof-Blumer, Monnaies Grecques p. 260, 157; Franke, Methymna 6
Valuation:	Peus Auc. 378 (4/2004), lot 378 (EUR 1,200 ($1,421) + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - www.bussopeus.de
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Date added:	Jan 31, 2005
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