Chalcis Drachm circa 290-271, AR 3.69 g. Head of the nymph Chalcis r. wearing earring and necklace. Rev. X – AΛ Eagle standing r. with open wings pecking at snake held in its talons; in r. field, trophy. Picard 26. BCD Euboia 171 (this obverse die).
A portrait of excellent style and a finely detailed reverse composition. A wonderful old
cabinet tone, extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Schweizerischer Bankverein 21, 1989, 61 and M&M 77, 1992, 71 sales. Privatley purchased from Tradart in December 2010.
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