Lot 3415

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (c.480-450 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.240, 3.090 3.060 grams), obv. bee with curved wings and 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). Very porous, dumpy flan, first two from the same obverse die, last holed, fine or better and scarce. (2)

Ex Mediterranean Coins November and July 2003 and last June 2004.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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