Mysia Parion Hemidrachm - Nice Snarling Medusa!

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Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 04/05/2018 12:27 pm Another lot goodie from Leu Numismatik: Mysia, Parion AR Hemidrachm C. 350-300 BC Facing Gorgon, tongue protruding Bull standing left, head turned right, ΠA / PI, Caduceus below SNG Von Aulock 1321 (?) This isn't my first coin of the type, but it's the first to scream "KEEP ME!" For whatever reason, despite all the raw artistic talent backing the Greek celatores, they seem to have struggled greatly with the Gorgons (of whom Medusa was one of three elders or leaders), failing to balance motifs of horror, hatred, and beauty. Most come across as grotesque monsters, average looking females, or just plain goofy looking. I like especially the facial expression captured here - confident, focused, almost hungry, even. Even better, the lock of hair on the upper left even had a flicking snake tongue! Anyway, thanks for looking, and feel free to share any specimens you may have! Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/05/2018 3:10 pm Beautiful coin, excellent detail for a small coin. The Gorgon looks a bit like Alfred E.Newman Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 04/05/2018 3:52 pm Cool coin, a scary type because they are commonly faked but yours looks a super example. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 04/05/2018 7:59 pm Yep indeed, great example of the type. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 04/05/2018 8:25 pm Quote: feel free to share any specimens you may have Great coin! Here is my Gorgon Medusa (on a Drachm from Thrace). I picked it up because of the tongue sticking out. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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