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Issuer Parion (Mysia)
Year 300 BC - 201 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Bare head of a youthful male deity, most likely Apollo or a local hero, facing right, with flowing curly hair rendered in fine detail. The portrait is executed in the Hellenistic style characteristic of 3rd century BC Mysian coinage, with naturalistic facial features and a well-modelled profile. The field is plain with no visible legend or inscription.
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Reverse description A bull charging to the left, rendered with vigour and naturalistic musculature typical of Hellenistic civic bronze coinage. Below the bull, two crossed torches are depicted, serving as a civic symbol associated with the city of Parion. The partial legend ΠΑΡΙ appears in the upper field to the right, identifying the issuing city. The composition is bold and well-centred within the flan.
Reverse script Greek
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