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CICF Signature Sale 3032 10-12 April 2014
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LESBOS. Methymna. Ca. 320-240 BC. AR hemidrachm or triobol (15mm, 2.79 gm, 12h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head / Lyre with five strings, MA above, Θ-YΔ, all within in dotted linear square. Cf. SNG von Aulock 1741 (control letter B instead of Δ). Rare! Well-centered and struck in good metal, with pleasing iridescent toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate: 600-800 USD
LESBOS. Methymna. Ca. 320-240 BC. AR hemidrachm or triobol (15mm, 2.79 gm, 12h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head / Lyre with five strings, MA above, Θ-YΔ, all within in dotted linear square. Cf. SNG von Aulock 1741 (control letter B instead of Δ). Rare! Well-centered and struck in good metal, with pleasing iridescent toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate: 600-800 USD