MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 550-500 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.43 g). Tunny's head with open mouth to right; above, rear part of a fish with tail to right. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Perhaps unpublished except for commercial appearances : SNG Paris -. SNG von Aulock -. Von Fritze II -. Cf. CNG, e287, 2012, 96. An unexpected variety with a tunny's head and hind parts - perhaps a soup recipe? Nicely centered and attractive. Some uncleaned deposits. About extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of L. Mildenberg.
Price realized | 1'000 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |
Estimate | 250 CHF |