Lot 3052

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, (c.300-200.C.), silver drachm, Persic standard, (5.48 g), Aristodemos magistrate, obv. armed cavalryman, wearing helmet, holding couched lance in his right hand and with his cloak flowing back from his shoulders, riding horse prancing to right, rev. bull butting to left, above **MAGN*, below **ARISTODHMOS* and monogram in exergue, all within circular meander pattern, (cf.S.4477, cf.BMC 158 5, SNG Cop 805, cf.Kinns two #5). Attractively toned, very fine and very rare.

Ex CNG Auction 229, lot 167 with ticket.

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,100

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