| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61518 | Auction date: 30 June 2025 |
| Lot number: 23050 Price realized: 550 USD (Approx. 469 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 340-325 BC. AR octobol (17mm, 4.90 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. Uncertain magistrate. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, hair tied in knot at back of head, bow and quiver over left shoulder / Forepart of stag kneeling right, head reverted; E-Φ across fields, palm tree behind, bee in upper right field. SNG von Aulock 1841 var. (magistrate). Cf. SNG Kahan 249-242 for same type. Nicely aligned dies with subtle marigold toning. As a Greek colony on the coast of Ionia, Ephesus (founded ca. 10th century BCE) was a cultural hub of Ancient Greece. It was particularly important for Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, whose birthplace was considered near Ephesus. Her importance to the city was so great, the Temple of Artemis was built in her honor and would become a place of worship for her cult in Ephesus. The stag was symbolic of Artemis as it was often seen by her side, protecting her on hunts. The bee connects to Artemis particularly in Ephesian context, as it became a civic emblem due to its symbolism of nature and femininity as it related to Artemis. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ionia-ephesus-ca-340-325-bc-ar-octobol-17mm-490-gm-12h-ngc-choice-xf-4-5-2-5-fine-style/p/61518-31002.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61518-06302025 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8243713006 |  |
