Lot 3469

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

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (c.340-330 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.664 grams), obv. bee with tendrils and straight wings, **E F* across, rev. broad quadripartite incuse square, (S.4366, BMC 49, cf.SNG Cop. 208-9, cf.SNG von Aulock 1825, SNG Turkey 244-5, SNG Munich 19). Some surface roughness, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection and previously Gerhard Hirsch, May 5, 1999 (lot 907).

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100

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