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| The Coin Cabinet > Ancients Auction 32 | Auction date: 26 February 2026 |
| Lot number: 102 Price realized: 2,400 GBP (Approx. 3,244 USD / 2,755 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: ANCIENT GREECE. MACEDON, CHALKIDIAN LEAGUE. Silver Tetradrachm, circa 355-352 BC. Olynthos. Aristonos, magistrate. Obv: laureate head of Apollo right. Rev: kithara with six strings, ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ around, EΠI APIΣTΩNOΣ (magistrate's name) below. About Extremely Fine; polished, boasting a bold portrait of Apollo, struck in high relief. Ex Nomos AG, obolos 28 (2/7/2023), lot 92. The coinage of the Chalkidian League is renowned for its high artistic quality and its expression of the political and cultural unity of this northern Greek confederation in the 4th century BC. Its tetradrachms typically depict the youthful head of Apollo, crowned with a laurel wreath, affirming his role as the League’s patron deity. The reverse features a kithara, symbolising Apollo’s association with music and poetry, accompanied by the inscription ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ, naming the issuing authority. Founded in the early 5th century BC and led by Olynthos, the Chalkidian League reached its height in the 4th century as a federation seeking regional cohesion and resistance to Macedonian expansion. Its uniform silver coinage facilitated trade and embodied collective identity, while the fine engraving and purity of the metal reflect the League’s prosperity and strategic importance in the northern Aegean. Reference: Robinson & Clement-Group V, 134 (A82/P112); SNG ANS-497; SNG Lockett-1314; Boston MFA-581; HGC 3.1-500. Weight: 14.50g. Diameter: 25mm. Die Axis: 12h. PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more. Starting price: 1500 GBP |  |
