Thrace, Selymbria AR Oktobol. Circa 425-410 BC. Cockerel standing to left / Ear of barley; ΣA-ΛY around. Cf. Rosen 138 (drachm); Weber 2601 (same reverse die); Schönert-Geiss, Bisanthe-Dikaia-Selymbria, pl. 8, 62 (same reverse die); Demeester 35 (this coin). 4.17g, 15mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; dark cabinet tone. Very Rare, and in excellent condition for the issue.
From the Thrax Collection;
This coin published in A. Demeester, Les animaux et la monnaie grecque (2003);
Ex J. FALM Collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage depicting Animals, Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 82, 20 May 2015, lot 116;
Privately purchased from Tradart in 1990.