Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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AEOLIS. Myrina. AR Tetradrachm (16.55 gms), ca. 160-143 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5.
BMC-12. Stephanophoric type. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; Reverse: Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; monogram to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath. A hint of striking weakness is noted on the obverse at the back of Apollo's head, but this charming example otherwise offers a pleasing strike atop a lightly toned and overall wholesome flan.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
BMC-12. Stephanophoric type. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; Reverse: Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; monogram to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath. A hint of striking weakness is noted on the obverse at the back of Apollo's head, but this charming example otherwise offers a pleasing strike atop a lightly toned and overall wholesome flan.
Estimate: $700 - $1000