Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 553 | Auction date: 3 January 2024 |
Lot number: 134 Price realized: 200 USD (Approx. 181 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: SAMARIA, Samarian-signed Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Tetartemorion (5.5mm, 0.13 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing facing, wings spread; traces of letters in fields; all within incuse square. Cf. Meshorer & Qedar 88 (hemiobol); cf. Sofaer 32 (hemiobol). Toned, edge split, chipped. Good Fine. Unpublished as a tetartemorion. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 521 (3 August 2022), lot 200 (hammer $1700). While many Levantine coins imitate the Athenian types, few imitate the impressive dekadrachm issue, as this coin. This issue was previously known to exist only as an obol and hemiobol. Estimate: 250 USD |