Hemidrachm

Parion, the Mysian Greek colony on the Propontis (modern Sea of Marmara), maintained remarkable monetary independence throughout the fourth century despite sitting at the intersection of Persian satrapal authority and successive Macedonian ambitions. The city's hemidrachms circulated heavily in regional trade, particularly along the grain routes connecting the Black Sea colonies to the Aegean.

The SNG France specimens catalogued at 1356–1357 represent the diagnostic reference points for this type's attribution, with die studies suggesting a relatively concentrated production period rather than continuous minting across the full century.