Lot 4352

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (390-330 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.28 g), issue 340-325 B.C., obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, rev. forepart of kneeling stag to right, looking back, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **AINEAS (Aineas), (cf.S.4372, Kinns CH IX, Class I [obv.146], magistrate noted in Munsterberg, BMC 38). Slightly off centred obverse and weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine/good very fine and rare.

Ex Del Parker, from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 85 (lot 3441) the Rod Sell Collection, previously from Jean Elsen Auction Sale 56 (lot 194).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650

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