Lot 3544

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Boiotia, Tanagra, (479-475 B.C.), silver drachm (6.20 g), obv. Boiotian shield wth horizontal T facing inwards in one opening, rev. incuse square with Maltese cross pattern, in relief T in two opposing incuse sections, (S.1808, BCD 250 [Triton IX same dies], Head 'Boeotia' p.16, BMC 6, SNG Cop.217). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.

Ex BCD Collection, from BCD Sale CNG Triton IX, New York, January 10, 2006 (lot 622f part illustrated), previously from Alan Davisson's Mail Bid Sale No.3, 3rd May 1994 (lot 34).
Lot includes detailed collector's ticket.

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500

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