Leu Numismatik AG
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IONIA. Phocaea. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.41 g, 7 h), circa 238-260. ΦO-KЄA Turreted and draped bust of the city-goddess to right. Rev. ΦOKAIЄ/ΩN Hound right, attacking dolphin. SNG Copenhagen 1059. SNG von Aulock 2141. Rare. A very interesting issue. Very fine.
From the Ktistes Collection.
Head has suggested that this enigmatic reverse type may be a representation of the local river Smardos, in the form of a dog, rushing down to the sea, personified by the dolphin. Whether this is true or whether the reverse alludes to an otherwise unattested local myth is unknown.
From the Ktistes Collection.
Head has suggested that this enigmatic reverse type may be a representation of the local river Smardos, in the form of a dog, rushing down to the sea, personified by the dolphin. Whether this is true or whether the reverse alludes to an otherwise unattested local myth is unknown.