MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 550-500 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.54 g). Tunny swimming to right holding, in its mouth, the stem of a lotus flower that hangs below him . Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. ACNACS 3, Rosen, 237 ( this coin, but ascribed to Koresia on Keos ). Rare. Boldly struck. Toned as found. Minor uncleaned deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of J. P. Rosen, Monnaies et Médailles 72, 6 October 1987, 248.
Price realized | 400 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |
Estimate | 200 CHF |