Lot 121: Boiotia, Tanagra. Early-mid 4th century B.C. AR Obol.

Boiotia, Tanagra. Early-mid 4th century B.C. AR Obol (11 mm, 0.90 g). Boiotian shield / T-A above, forepart of a horse right. BCD Boiotia 291-295; SNG Copenhagen 229. Toned, minor porosity. Very fine.

Ex VAuctions 215 (30 October 2008), 39.

This coinage was struck around a decisive point in the history of Tanagra. In 457 B.C., the entire army of the Athenian empire faced a large Spartan force at Tanagra and despite heavy losses, the Spartans were victorious. Unfortunately, two months later the Athenians regrouped and returned to defeat the Spartans at Oinophyta. As a result, all of Boiotia fell into Athenian hands and Tanagra had its defensive walls razed to the ground.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 121
• Listing #: 174759
• Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:40:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $75