Lot 1724

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Boiotia, Federal Coinage, Silver drachm, c. 225-171 B.C., (5.07 g), obv. laureate head of Poseidon to right, rev. Nike standing to left, resting on trident and holding wreath, to left downwards **BOIWTWN*, complex VAPK monogram to left, (S.2404 [?120], BCD 122 [Triton IX, p.32], Head "Boeotia" p.90 [corrected], BMC 97, McClean 5619). Light grey silver patina from worn obverse die, nearly extremely fine, scarce, with CNG ticket.

Ex BCD Collection and from CNG eSale 218, September 9, 2009 (lot 164).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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