BOEOTIA. Pharai. 4th century BC. Obol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.97 g). Boeotian shield. Rev. Φ - Α Amphora with tall handles; in the field to left, vertical wheat ear. BCD Boiotia 236. BMC 4. Traité II, 3, 329 and pl. CCIII, 27. Toned, sharply struck and beautifully cantered - one of the finest of all known obols from Pharai. Some uncleaned deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
Price realized | 7'000 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |
Estimate | 250 CHF |