The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
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Lot 3416 SESSION 12 (11.30am Thursday) The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
Estimate $200
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IONIA, Ephesos, (c.480-450 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.104, 3.256 grams), obv. bee with tendrils, traces of **EF ESI* O N* around, dotted border, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.4361, BMC 12-13, SNG Cop. 210, SNG Turkey 140, Traite 1867). Second slightly off centred, fine. (2)
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