Lot 2883
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Caria, Hidrieus satrap, (353-344 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.98 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo three-quarter face to right, rev. Zeus Labraundos standing to right holding labrys and spear, to right **IDRIEWS*, E in reverse field, (S.4958, BMC 1 [p.183], SNG von Aulock 8046). Minor surface porosity on the obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 53 (lot 2130).^No recent sales have been noted similar examples in Coin Archives, for similar examples; 4500 SFr NAC [2006], 2400 pounds Roma [2011].
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,800