ANCIENT GREECE. TROAS, ASSOS.
Silver Drachm, circa 500-450 BC.
Obv: griffin springing left, raising right forepaw. Rev: head of roaring lion right, within incuse square.

Good Very Fine.

The griffin, a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, was highly significant to the ancient Greeks. It symbolised divine power, protection, and strength due to its hybrid form combining the king of beasts and the king of birds. Griffins were believed to guard treasures and sacred objects, often associated with the god Apollo, representing vigilance and prowess. They frequently appeared in Greek art, literature, and architecture, They frequently appeared in Greek art, literature, and architecture, illustrating the cultural importance and reverence for this legendary creature.

Reference: Boston MFA-1626; BMC-1; SNG Ashmolean-1050.
Die Axis: 3h.
Diameter: 16 mm.
Weight: 3.55 g.
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