GA84909. Silver diobol, Franke Methymna 5; SNG Cop 347; SNG Lockett 2778; SNGvA 7746; BMC Troas p. 177, 5; HGC 6 888, F/VF, well centered, dark toning, scratches, Methymna mint, weight 1.288g, maximum diameter 10.5mm, die axis 45
o, c. 500 - 460 B.C.; obverse gorgoneion (facing head of Medusa), coiled snake hair, protruding tongue; reverse head of Athena left, wearing a Corinthian helmet, dotted square border broken by crown of helmet and neck, all within incuse square;
rare;
SOLD