Amphipolis
Drachm circa 369-368, AR 3.53g. Head of Apollo facing slightly r., wearing a laurel-wreath. Rev. AMΦ – IΠO – ΛIT – EΩN within raised linear square enclosing race torch. AMNG III/2, 10 and pl. VIII, 19 (these dies). Lorber 61i (this coin). McClean 3206 (these dies).
Rare. In lovely style and with a superb old cabinet tone. Good very fine
Ex Hirsch XXVI, 1910, 142; Egger XXXIX, 1912, 239; Rolin & Feuardent 11 June 1913, Burel, 141; Leu-M&M 3-4 December 1965, Niggeler, 215; Sternberg XXIV, 1990, 47 and New York XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 270 sales.
Price realized | 9'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |