CILICIA. Mallos. Circa 385-375 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.60 g, 9 h). Veiled head of Demeter to right, wearing a pendant earring and a pearl necklace; all within a border of pearls. Rev. Bearded head of Kronos to right, wearing a decorated taenia. Göktürk -. Cf. SNG Levante 160 ( hemiobol of these types ). Rare. The best known example of these types; toned and lustrous. Obverse almost imperceptibly doubled, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the collections of L. Mildenberg and H. S. von Aulock (but not in the sylloge).
Price realized | 600 CHF |
Starting price | 220 CHF |
Estimate | 275 CHF |