Lot 5035

Description

Macedon, Olynthos, (500-432 B.C.), Olynthos mint, an issue made prior to League that commenced in 432 B.C., silver tetrobol, 2.224 grams, obv. free horse with loose rein prancing to right, rev. eagle flying upwards, head head right, holding serpent in beak and talons, all in incuse square, around in corners traces of **O L U N*, the reverse with die flaw on left, (S.1420 (ú175), BMC 2, Weber 1902, SNG Cop. 234 (Pl.6), SNG ANS 466 (Pl.17), Robinson-Clement Olynthus No.10 (p.296, Pl.XXXIV, 10, Obv. A.8, rev P.5 same dies). Fine/very fine, flaw in reverse field, otherwise very rare.