| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 558 | Auction date: 20 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 194 Price realized: 1,600 USD (Approx. 1,473 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: UNCERTAIN EAST. Mid-Late 4th century BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 13.08 g, 10h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye and pi-style palmette / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Unpublished. Find patina, earthen deposits, a few marks and scratches. Near VF. From the Mars Collection. An intriguing imitation of Athens's pi-style coinage, this issue has been struck on a thick flan, reminiscent of early Mesopotamian imitation. The weight is quite low, but the coin is not a fourrée, which suggests it is intentionally at this weight, which may equate to a local standard, close to that of a Phoenician shekel. Estimate: 250 USD |  |
