Lot 2853
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver drachm (Sear stater), (5.27 g), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, right upright, left inverted, rev. I**S*TPIH (sic) above sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, which it attacks with its beak, beneath eagle tail I, below dolphin A, (cf.S.1669, Pick 435, SNG BMC -, SNG Stancomb -, HGC 3, 1803). Attractively toned, good very fine, very rare variety.
Ex Del Parker, USA on March 25, 2001 and previously from Dmitry Markov from a Black Sea hoard, lot includes very detailed collector's 2x2 holder.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700