Lot 2973
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Ionia, Phokaia, (c.400-330 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, (c.335 B.C.), (2.54 g), obv. head of Omphale to left in lion skin, club at shoulder and seal below, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.4533, Bodenstedt 107, SNG Cop. 1029, Boston 1917, BMC 55, Traite 2,11,2123). Good very fine, very rare.
Ex Kunker Auktion 376, lot 4729. With tickets.
This coin alludes to the story of Omphale, Queen of Maeonia, who emancipated Herakles and became his mistress.
- Estimate
- $700
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $850