Greek Silver and Bronze Coins
Lot 3119 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek Silver and Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
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EUBOIA, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachms, (2.920 and 2.582 grams), obv. head of nymph Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, AY**G* monogram to right, (S.2494 [£140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised 350 Euros +], SNG Cop.516). First coin good very fine/nearly very fine, second coin holed, otherwise good fine, both rare. (2)
Ex BCD Collection (with his tickets), the first obtained in August 1985, the second from P.J. Downie fixed price list 3, June-July 1983 (No.112, $90).
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