The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
Lot 3509 SESSION 12 (11.30am Thursday) The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $280
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.028 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, dotted border, rev. stag standing to right, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **PUQEAS* (Pytheas) (cf.S.4387, Kinns Num. Chron. 1999 [p.90], SNG von Aulock 1851. Off centred on reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Ex Jean Elsen Auction Sale 56 (lot 196).
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Lot 3507
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.204 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.178 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.028 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
Estimate $250
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IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.168 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.066 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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