Ancients
IONIAN ISLANDS. Samos. Ca. 408-366 BC. AR tetradrachm (24mm, 14.90 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5. Struck ca. 390 BC. Lion's scalp facing, viewed from above / ΗΓΗΣΙΑΝΑΞ / ΣΑ, forepart of ox to right, wearing an ornamental collar and with dotted truncation; olive branch left; monogram within circle below. Barron 120a (O54/R117). Rare. Bold images on both sides, a few light scrapes in reverse fields; altogether a potent piece.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD