Lot 2971
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Lesbos, Mytilene, (454-427 B.C.), electrum hekte (2.51 g), obv. head of Karneios right, rev. Eagle standing to right, head left, all within incuse square, (S.-, Bodenstedt 104.70/1, Boston MFA 1738-1739, SNG Von A 1727). Extremely fine and rare.
Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously Leu Numismatik, 83, lot 303.
Leu notes that the head on the obverse has been suggested as Alexander III.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,000