ARKADIA. Mantineia. Circa 420-385 BC. Obol (Silver, 11.5 mm, 0.83 g, 2 h). Acorn with ^ above. Rev. Large letter Μ above ΜΑΝ in small letters. BCD Peloponnesos 1471. BMC -. CsP 380 var. HGC 5, 901. Rare. Clearly struck. Traces of corrosion and with uncleaned deposits on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from J. Jencek on 14 May 2010, and said to be from the BCD Collection.
The curious ^ that seems to sit atop the acorn is very likely a crude attempt at a stem!
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 480 CHF |
Estimate | 600 CHF |