Nomos

Obolos Webauction 15  –  24 May 2020

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 15

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and early Medieval Coins, multiple lots

Su, 24.05.2020, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

LESBOS. Uncertain mint. Circa 478-460 BC. Twelfth Stater (Billon, 10 mm, 1.17 g). ΛES Confronted heads of two boars. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. BMC 14. HGC 6, 1067. Well-centered, and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Good very fine.

The interesting thing about this issue, which also includes other billon denominations, is that the two heads on the obverse are arranged in a way that makes the type into a single facing head!

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Price realized 130 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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