Watch List notes:

MYSIA. Parion. 5th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 13 mm, 3.98 g). Facing gorgoneion with large ears and protruding tongue. Rev. Irregular pattern within quadripartite incuse square. SNG Paris 1351-2. SNG von Aulock -. Sharply struck from fresh dies. Extremely fine.


The early Parion drachms are almost always struck from worn dies. This example, with its sharply struck and clear obverse, is a pleasant exception.