THRACE. Abdera. Circa 395-360 BC. AE (Bronze, 12.5 mm, 1.60 g, 9 h), struck under the magistrate Kleantides. Griffin seated to left, raising right forepaw. Rev. Head of Silenos right; around, KΛEAIN-ETIΔE[Σ] (sic) around. Cf. Chryssanthaki-Nagle Period VI, 53 = May, Abdera 309 corr (spelling of magistrate). HGC 3.2, 1247. Mottled green patina. Some striking weakness. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Triton V, David Freedman Collection, 15 January 2002, 322.
Ex D. Freedman Collection, Triton V, 322
Price realized | 95 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |