CRUCIFIER COLLECTION

320 BC, AE14,

MILETUS OR MYLASA

MACEDONIAN SHIELD

PELLET CENTER,

MACEDONIAN HELMET

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4.9g, #168 

FINE

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SCARCE Heavy Anonymous Macedon AE 14 323BC Miletus Shield Helmet Price 2072 Fine 

AUTHENTIC ANCIENT GREEK BRONZE FRACTION – MILETUS OR MYLASA MINT 

 * Issuer: Kingdom of Macedonia, Anonymous Regional Issue (Time of Philip III / Asandros) 

* Mint: Miletus or Mylasa Workshop (Western Asia Minor Campaign) 

* Date: Struck circa 323–319 BC (Immediate Post-Alexander the Great Era)

 * Denomination: AE 14 Half-Unit Fractional Bronze 

* Weight: 4.9 grams (Exceptional, highly desirable chunky heavy-flan specimen!) 

* Catalog Reference: Martin Price 2072; Liampi 230-235. 

* Grade: Fine (F) – Shows honest ancient marketplace circulation wear. The primary silhouettes of the shield crescents, the central pellet-in-circles boss, the reverse combat helmet, and the field symbols remain fully identifiable under an authentic dark patina. 

 ⭐⭐ SCARCE ASIA MINOR "NO B-A" VARIANT & EXTREME HEAVY FLAN ⭐⭐

 While standard continental Macedonian bronze units carrying the royal "B-A" text are common, this specialized Western Asia Minor anonymous issue is notably scarcer and lacks the royal lettering. It is identified precisely under Price 2072 by its unique pellet-in-three-circles boss and the lowercase grain-ear/K combination. Furthermore, at a premium weight of 4.9 grams, this coin boasts an uncommonly thick, substantial planchet that stands far out from the typical lightweight pieces. 

 CLASSICAL PHALANX MARTIAL ICONOGRAPHY: 

* Obverse: A traditional circular Macedonian combat shield decorated around the rim with five sets of double crescents. The central boss features a sharp, deep pellet enclosed cleanly inside three concentric linear circles. 

* Reverse: A beautifully rendered, crested Macedonian warrior combat helmet with visible cheek guards, struck cleanly without royal text. 

* Control Symbols: Hosts a highly distinct, upright Grain Ear (Wheat/Corn Ear) in the lower left field and a bold moneyer letter "K" in the lower right field. 

 WHY ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION? Struck over 2,300 years ago immediately following the sudden death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, this coin represents the emergency regional fractional currency managed by Alexander's general Asandros to maintain control over the vital ports of Ionia and Caria. Instead of showcasing a king's portrait, it proudly bears the raw, foundational equipment of the unstoppable Macedonian army—the phalanx shield and the combat helmet. An indispensable, highly narrative centerpiece addition for any advanced collection of ancient military numismatics.

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