Lot 3929

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon, Neapolis, silver stater, (c.500 B.C.), (9.33 g), obv. Gorgon's head facing with large cheeks, tongue protruding, rev. rude quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.1303, SNG ANS 400-404 ff., SNG Cop.222, ACNAC Rosen 104, Dewing 1064, AMNG III/2, 1; cf.Pl.XVI, 19, Sv.Pl.IX, 31; HGC 3.1, 582). Toned, struck on a slightly irregular flan, very fine and very rare early issue.

Ex Leu Numismatik Ag, Zurich, Switzerland, December 6, 1998 (for 1250 SFr.) with Leu ticket.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Passed in

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