Ancients
IONIAN ISLANDS. Samos. Ca. mid 5th century BC. AR tetradrachm (23mm, 13.02 gm, 9h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Ca. 456-451 BC. Lion's scalp facing, viewed from above / ΣΑ, forepart of ox to right, dotted truncation; olive branch with berry behind. Rare early issue. Barron 65 (same dies). Weber 6294. An amazing type with over-the-top style and eye appeal.
Ex Tkalec (28 October 1994), lot 102.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD