Lot 3167
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Byzantion, (c.340-320 B.C.), silver siglos (Persian standard), (5.35 g), obv. cow standing to left, on dolphin to left, foreleg raised, above **PU*, rev. quadripartite incuse square of mill-sail pattern, (S.1579, SNG BMC Black Sea 21ff. [siglos], SNG Cop. 476). Extremely fine, uneven patination, rare in this condition.
A similar piece (in this sale) was struck for the twin city Kalchedon on the other side of the Bosphorus (included in this sale).
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150