Kings of Illyria, Ballaios, circa 190-175
Drachm circa 190-175, AR 3.55 g. B – A – Λ Pegasus flying r. Rev. Macedonian shield in incuse circle. Visonà, Greek-Illyrian, SNR 84, UM1 and pl. 5, 25 (Uncertain mint; this coin illustrated). cf. Schlosser, Altgriechische Münzen I, 1893, pl. 4, 7.
Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on a broad flan and
with a lovely old cabinet tone. Minor porosity on obverse, otherwise very fine
Ex Hess-Leu 45, 1970, 169; NAC 2, 1990, 159 and NAC E, 1995, 2285 sales.