Lot 3504

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

Description

Ionia, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.628 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, dotted border, rev. stag standing to right, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **MOLPOS* (Molpos), (cf.S.4387, Kinns Num. Chron. 1999 [p.89], noted in Head, Mionnet Sup. Vol. VI, 250, Hunter 21). Toned, good fine and rare.

Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, privately November 2002 and previously from Coin Galleries Mail bid Auction Sale November 5, 1997 (lot 173).

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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