TROAS. Assos. Circa 500-480 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14.5 mm, 3.93 g, 12 h). Griffin seated to left, outstretching his left forepaw and raising his right. Rev. Lion's head to right, with open jaws and protruding tongue; all within an incuse square. BMC 1. BMFA 1626. Traité II, 2, 2298 and pl. CLXIII, 25. Bold and attractive, with a rude force and power. Some deposits and minor scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.