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| Numismatica Ars Classica > February Sale 2026 | Auction date: 28 February 2026 |
| Lot number: 136 Price realized: 6,500 CHF (Approx. 8,401 USD / 7,120 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Thrace, Abdera Octodrachm circa 500-475, AR, 27 mm, 29.8 g. ΑΒΔΗ Griffin seated l., raising paw. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. C-N pl. 6, 8. May, Period II, –. Wartenberg, "Abdera", in Ashton, Richard, Andrew Meadows, Kenneth Sheedy, and Ute Wartenberg,. "Some Greek Coins in the British Museum." , NC 158, pl. 15, 2 (this obverse die). Very rare. A very impressive issue struck in high relief and with a lovely iridescent tone. Obverse from a slightly rusty die, otherwise good very fine Ex M&M 88, 1999, 115; Triton XVII, 2014, 89; CNG 105, 2017, 44 and Triton XXIII, 2020, 162 sales. Privately purchased from Fred B. Shore in 2003. From the Jonathan P. Rosen and RAJ collections. Estimate: 4500 CHF |  |
