Ancients
TROAS. Abydus. Ca. 175-75 BC. AR tetradrachm (16.54 gm). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Xamippos(?), magistrate. Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane and necklace, bow and quiver at shoulder, dotted border / Eagle standing right, chest puffed out and wings spread, dolphin to right, magistrate's name below. Cf. SNG von Aulock 4253 & 753 (different magistrate). Evidently quite rare! Attractive old gray toning with silvery highlights.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD