Thrace, Abdera
Octodrachm circa 500-480, AR 29.22 g. Griffin seated l. with r. forepaw raised; to l., ivy leaf. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. May, Abdera 33 corr. (control mark). SNG Ashmolean 3434 = C–N p. 105, pl. 6, 7 (this obverse die). Asyut 130.
Very rare. Pleasant old cabinet tone, surface somewhat porous, otherwise very fine
Ex Lanz 38, 1986, 162; CNG XVI, 1986, 162 and CNG 84, 2010, 139 sales.