Lot 2297

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

Description

Ionia, Ephesos, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.16 g), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, dotted border, rev. stag standing to right, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **[P]AUSANIA[S]* (Pausanias) (cf.S.4387, Kinns Num. Chron. 1999 [p.89], SNG von Aulock 1850). Toned, very fine and rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 111, lot 4534. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3640) and from the Clive Shute Collection. Also Paul Munro Walker, Bournemouth (Coin Dealer), 8.12.1971.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$700