THRACE. Abdera. Circa 411/10 - 386/5 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 16 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Nymphagores. ΑΒΔΗ Griffin crouching to left, both forepaws raised, about to spring. Rev. ΝΥΜ-ΦΑ-ΓΟΡ-ΗΣ Dolphin swimming left across a field contained within a rhombus-shaped pelleted square frame. BMC 44. May Abdera Group CIX, 389 (A274/P316). SNG Copenhagen 335 ( same obverse die ). An impressive coin, most attractive and nicely toned. Extremely fine.
From a Swiss Collection.
Price realized | 2'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |