Griffin??? Man/Bull ???

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, Feb 28, 2016.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    I have this tiny (4mm) silver coin that I am having trouble identifying.
    It has been suggested that it is a Griffin, but it has also been suggsted that it could be a Man/Bull. Does anyone recognize it? Can you help me please?

    I have shown 4 x photos from various angles.The reverse is just an incuse punch.
    Magical Snap - 2016.02.29 09.45 - 048.jpg Magical Snap - 2016.02.29 09.45 - 048a.jpg Magical Snap - 2016.02.29 09.45 - 048b.jpg Magical Snap - 2016.02.29 09.45 - 048c.jpg
     
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Top right one is correct. It's a griffin head. A tetartemorion of Phokaia in Ionia.
     
  4. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    @> Ardatirion
    Thank-you so very much. That really helps me a lot.

    When I find your fish I will let you know.
     
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  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I love these little griffin fractionals. Getting one is perpetually on "the list".
     
  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    is it something like this? my brain can't make a griffon out of that for some reason.

    pic from wildwinds..

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  7. Joe LeMay

    Joe LeMay Active Member

    Here's my set of griffins from Teos and one from sister city Phokaia:
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    Teos griffins are tetartemoria and the Phokaia monster is an obol (size not relative in pics).
     
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  8. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Wow!! Nice set :)
     
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