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Trihemiobol
| Issuer | Magnesia ad Meandrum (Ionia) |
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| Year | 465 BC - 400 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Two facing male figures rendered in archaic relief, depicted in a dynamic confrontational or wrestling pose at centre field. The figures are shown in profile, their bodies intertwined with arms raised and legs bent, suggesting vigorous athletic or combative action. The rendering exhibits the bold, summarily executed style characteristic of Ionian fractional silver coinage of the early Classical period. No legend or inscription appears in the field. The flan is irregular and slightly ragged at the edges, consistent with the hand-struck production of the mint. |
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| Reverse description | Eagle displayed in profile to left, rendered in shallow incuse relief within a roughly rectangular incuse punch, a technique typical of early Ionian coinage. The bird's wings are partially spread and its body is compactly rendered, with stylised feathering indicated by incised lines. The surrounding field is flat and granular in texture. No legend is present. The incuse square occupies the majority of the reverse flan, consistent with archaic hammered coinage practice. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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