Lot 2290

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Troas, Abydos, (c 480-450 B.C.), silver obol, 10.5mm, (0.67 g), obv. Eagle standing left, kylix above, ABY to left downwards, rev. Gorgoneion facing, (S.4004, SNG Ash. -, SNG von Aulock -, SNG Cop. -, Weber 5258). Good very fine, slight die shift on obverse, rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 119, lot 4651. From the Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and CNG Auction Sale 342, 14 January 2015 (lot 263), coming from the RH Collection and previously from Classical Numismatic Group 70, 21 September 2005, (lot 203).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200