{"product_id":"medusa","title":"Ancient Greek - AR Hemidrachm - Gorgoneion (Medusa) - Circa 400-300 BCE","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAR Hemidrachm                                                \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMysia, Parium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400-300 BCE                                                                    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e2.4 gm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNGC - 8213876-003 –  VF                                           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14K Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParium, Mysia. \u003cem\u003eObverse:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHead of Gorgoneion facing, tongue protruding, serpents around head.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eReverse: \u003c\/em\u003eIIA-PI above and beneath bull standing left, head turned back, club below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Greek mythology Gorgons were female and known for their terrifying appearance, including snakes for hair and the ability to turn men into stone. The most famous of the Gorgons was Medusa, who was mortal and beheaded by Perseus. The other two Gorgons, Steno and Euryale, were immortal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Parium Mysia Silver Hemidrachm is a fascinating example of ancient Greek coinage. Produced in the city of Parium, located on the coast of the Sea of Marmara, this coin serves as an important relic of the region's historical and cultural legacy. Parium was part of the ancient Greek city-states that flourished in the area of Mysia, and its strategic position as a port city helped it thrive in trade, commerce, and maritime activities. The coin, a silver Hemidrachm, was widely used during the classical period, providing us with a tangible connection to the daily life and economy of the ancient world. As with many ancient Greek coins, it provides insight into the artistic, economic, and cultural practices of its time, as well as the specific iconography associated with the city of Parium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8213876-003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41739551670359,"sku":"23015","price":2390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/7059\/3587\/files\/IMG_6392.heic?v=1782072547","url":"https:\/\/shipwrecktreasuresofthekeys.com\/products\/medusa","provider":"Shipwreck Treasures of the Keys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}