Lot 2296

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

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.20 g), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, dotted border, rev. stag standing to right, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **MHTRODWROS* (Metrodoros) (cf.S.4387, Kinns Num. Chron. 1999 (p.89), example in Vienna, SNG Fitz. 4425). Nearly extremely fine or better and rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 113, lot 4353. Del Parker, from Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 85 (lot 3507) the Rod Sell Collection, previously from Mediterranean Coins, Europe, June 2001.

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$900