Lot 2302
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, (c.300-200.C.), silver drachm, Persic standard, (5.48 g), Aristodemos magistrate, obv. armed cavalryman, wearing helmet, holding couched lance in his right hand and with his cloak flowing back from his shoulders, riding horse prancing to right, rev. bull butting to left, above **MAGN*, below **ARISTODHMOS* and monogram in exergue, all within circular meander pattern, (cf.S.4477, cf.BMC 158 5, SNG Cop 805, cf.Kinns two #5). Attractively toned, very fine and very rare.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 124, lot 3052. Previously CNG Auction 229, lot 167.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Passed in