Lot 4217

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Aeolis, Myrina, (after 165 B.C., Sacks believes about 160-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.55 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo of Grynion to right, rev. Apollo of Grynion standing to right, holding phiale and laurel branch, omphalos and amphora at feet, monogram behind of K A & **G*, **MURINAIWN*, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S.4216, ANSMN 30 Sacks 18.10 [same obverse die], SNG Cop. 221, ACNAC Dewing 2231, cf.SNG Von Aulock 1664 [Pl.52]). Broad flan and lightly toned, extremely fine and rare.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,500

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