Lot 4203
Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Lycia, Dynast of Lycia, Kherei, silver tetrobol, uncertain mint, (c.410-390 B.C.), (2.11 g), obv. helmeted head of Athena to right, rev. forepart of bull to right, traces of Lycian ethnic above, all within incuse square, (cf.S.5213, SNG Cop. Supp. 456, cf.Morkholm & Zahle II 33 (quarter stater) cf.S. Hurter, 'A New Lycian Coin Type: Kher?i, Not Kuperlis,' INJ 14 (2000-2), pl. 2, 8, cf.Triton XVI, lot 508 = Triton VII, lot 283, for staters). Toned, good very fine and extremely rare.
Ex Florida Fun Show at Orlando from Smythe, a US ancient Coin Dealer on January 11, 2003 for US$300 with his ticket.
No examples listed in Coin Archives or other sources consulted.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240