| Nomos AG > obolos 33 | Auction date: 8 September 2024 |
| Lot number: 242 Price realized: 70 CHF (Approx. 83 USD / 75 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: BOEOTIA. Thespiai. Circa 210 BC. (Bronze, 14.5 mm, 3.03 g, 6 h). Female (Arsinoe III) head to right, wearing modius and veil. Rev. ΘEΣΠI/EΩN Lyre; all within laurel wreath. BCD Boiotia 612. SNG Copenhagen 406-407. Brown patina with light brown highlights. Very fine. From the John Aiello Collection, and that of BCD, acquired in July of 1981. Arsinoe III and her husband were supporters of the Mouseia, a Panhellenic festival that took place every four years at Thespiai. Probably to show their gratitude, Arsinoe was honored by the citizens by having her portrait on some of their coins. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
