Lot 12: THRACE. Cherronesos. Circa 386-338 BC. AR Hemidrachm. Unpublished OBVERSE! symbol.

AUCTION: Sale 255

Description

THRACE. Cherronesos. Circa 386-338 BC. AR Hemidrachm (13mm - 2.42 g). Forepart of lion right, head reverted; grasshopper above / Quadripartite incuse; pellets in opposite quarters. Cf. McClean 4056 (no grasshopper); cf. SNG Copenhagen 824-6 (same). Near EF, lightly toned. Unpublished and unique!.

This is the first example I've seen that has an additional symbol on the obverse.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 12
Listing #: 184861
Closed: Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:22:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $255
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 12
Listing #: 184861
Closed: Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:22:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200