Lot 3643

Description

Ionia, Kolophon, (5th century B.C.), silver tertartemorion (quarter obol), (0.26 g), obv. head of Apollo to right, rev. TE monogram in incuse square, with grain of corn behind, (cf.S.4345 [£60], cf.SNG. Von Aulock 2002, Milne [NN&M 96 {1941}] No.34 [3 examples known]); another Ionia, uncertain issue 7-6th century B.C., (0.43 g), silver hemiobol, obv. archaic Apollo head to left, rev. incuse rough square, (S.-, SNG von Aulock 1809). Good very fine, second off centred, both rare. (2)

Ex Clive Shute Collection and Paul Munro Walker, Bournemouth (Coin Dealer), 6.8.1973 for the first coin.