Roman Emperors and the Birth of Western Civilization

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) MYSIA, PARIUM 4th Century BC
Item Description: AR Hemidrachm BC 350-300 Mysia, Parium rv bull stg. obv Gorgoneion
Full Grade: NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
Owner: Cicero's Folly

Set Details

Custom Sets: Roman Emperors and the Birth of Western Civilization
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide

Owner Comments:

MYSIA. Parium. Ca. 350-300 BC. AR hemidrachm (2.32 gm). NGC MS ★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Cow standing left, head reverted, branch right on ground line below / Gorgoneion facing, tongue protruding beneath row of upper teeth, snakes in hair. SNG Copenhagen 266. Near perfect centering, excellent strike, and a delightful Gorgon!

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