Lot 3183

Sale 70 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (3rd-3nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (3.275 grams), obv. cow standing right looking back at calf, above **ECEFRWN*, ear of corn to right, club to left, bunch of grapes in exergue, rev. double floral pattern within square, around **DUR AS K[LA P]OU*, (cf.S.1899, BMC -, Maier 145, SNG Tubingen 1376). Slightly off centred reverse, very fine and very scarce.

This and the following nine different lots are from a small unpublished hoard. All coins were struck by different magistrates, with the series being identified with the relevant Maier number.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100