Lot 2700
Sale 110 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Ionia, Magnesia on the Maeander, (after 165 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.63 g), obv. diademed bust of Artemis to right with bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. Apollo standing to left on meander pattern, holding branch and resting left elbow on tripod surmounted by quiver, to left **MAGNHTWN*, to right **PAUSANIAS* and **PAUSANIOU*, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S.4485, ANSMN 24, Jones [p.104-5], 8-22, Pl.23, 10a obv. die). Toned, good very fine, weakness on reverse head of Apollo, very scarce.
Ex NAC Auction June 25, 2003 (lot 1313).
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $900