Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 3 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
Lot number: 94 Price realized: 42 CHF (Approx. 48 USD / 44 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: CARIA. Mylasa. Circa 180-140 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15.96 mm, 2.19 g). Pseudo-Rhodian type. Facing head of Helios with eagle superimposed on right cheek. Rev. Rose with two buds; Ξ - A / monogram - A on either side. R.H.J. Ashton-G. Reger, "The pseudo-Rhodian drachms of Mylasa revisited", 2006, 172-173. HN Online 2397 (temporary). SNG Tübingen, 3634-3635. Dark patina. Good very Fine. Rare variant. This coin is from the last issue of the pseudo-Rhodian drachms at Mylasa. In this phase of the coinage, Ashton recognized that the two line inscription on the reverse encompassed the abbreviated name of the magistrate responsible for the coinage, and the abbreviated month of the Macedonian calendar in which the issue was struck. Starting price: 30 CHF |