Lot 4248

Description

Aeolis, Kyme (Cyme), (2nd century B.C.), [Oakley believes about 170-160 B.C.], silver tetradrachm, (16.62 g), Olympios magistrate, obv. head of the Amazon Kyme to right, hair bound with a ribbon, rev. horse pacing to right, one handled vase at feet, **KUMAIWN* before and below Magistrate name **OLUMPIO*C all in laurel wreath. (cf.Sear 4183, Oakley 51, [ANS Museum Notes No.27, pl.11], BMC 80-81, Pozzi 2302, De Luynes 2524, Boston MFA 1651). Good very fine, minor obverse die break a very rare magistrate.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 61, September 25, 2002 (lot 651). Oakley reports the existence of 6 specimens of this magistrate. Similar types appear in M&M 355, No.8; Hirsch sale 75 22-24 Nov. 1971 lot 256; Sotheby 15/5/1974 lot 46; Athena Lagerliste 6, 1979, No.31. Oakley in ANS Museum Notes 27 has a full account of this issue and lists all known specimens and dies. Similar pieces recently sold range from US $2000 - $3000 (Stacks, CNG, Naville, cgb, Leu).