★ MHTPOΦANΗΣ. Only the Second known of this Magistrate. ★
Islands off Ionia, Chios, circa 133-88 BC. AR Drachm (17 mm, 3.79 g.). Metrophanes, magistrate. Sphinx with curved wings seated to left; in the left field above, bunch of grapes; all within dotted border. Rev. MHTPOΦANΗΣ - XIOΣ amphora; to left, aphlaston; all within vine wreath.Very Fine. Very Rare only the second known example with this magistrates name, first and only one: Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 5, Lot 257.
Price realized | 300 EUR 16 bids |
Starting price | 80 EUR |
Estimate | 100 EUR |