Lot 2307

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

Description

Ionia, Samos, (510-500 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.90 g), obv. forepart of winged boar to right, rev. lion head facing within incuse square with dotted border, (S.3525, Asyut Hoard No.645 [this coin, illustrated], described and illustrated, Barron Class B [p.172-3]). Very fine/fine and very rare.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 119, lot 4653.

From the Asyut Archaic Silver Hoard [No.645, p.89, Plate XXIV]. This coin is unique being the only coin in the hoard of this denomination from Samos and presents an opportunity to acquire a very rare coin with an impeccable pedigree from the greatest documented Archaic Greek coin hoard ever found, of extreme importance.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,100