Lot 4471
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Ainos, (c.473/2-471/0 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.13 g), obv. head of youthful Hermes to right, wearing petasos ornamented with row of beads above rim, rev. goat walking right, AINI above, in incuse square, (cf.S.1563, May 6 A4/P4, AMNG II 278, SNG Cop -, Traite IV 1499 (same dies as illustration), Berlin 12 (same dies)). Toned, minor edge split, good very fine and the very rare first drachm issue.
Ex CNG Auction 88, lot 46 with ticket.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Passed in