Lot 4116
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Euboia, Chalkis, (c.290-273/2 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.56 g), obv. Nymph head to right, hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right, carrying snake in talons and beak, to right **CAL*, below caduceus, (cf.S.2483, Picard (1979) Emission 30, p.69, Pl.XV, BCD Lanz Sale 111, 182, HGC4, 1464). Good very fine, toned, and rare.
Ex CNG November 2002, previously from the BCD Collectiion, not in Lanz Auction of the BCD Collection, and the W.P. Wallace Collection. Lot includes CNG and BCD ticket, photos and notes on the issue. The Morton & Eden had a similar example (Sale 124, lot 336) and it realised 700 pounds.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $500