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anonymous coins . Bronze 12 mm about 320 BC unknown Greek mint. Macedonian shield with Gorgoneion-shaped boss / Macedonian helmet, mintmarks double-axe - K. Price 2065; good very fine
nice illustration of the Gorgoneion
Possible areas of minting are Miletus or Mylasa (Milas), both in Turkey. Gorgons like the famous Medusa are mythological creatures, whose look petrifies all beholders. In the same way as Perseus did, the Gorgoneion was used to protect the bearer from attackers.
Additional Information
Category 1 | Greek Coins |
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Category 2 | Macedonia |
Category 3 | Kingdom of Macedonia |
Ruler | anonymous coins |
Denomination | Bronze |
Date | about 320 BC |
Mint | unknown Greek mint |
Material | AE |
Condition | good very fine |
Catalogue | Price 2065 |
Weight | 4.38 g |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Item Number | 60907 |