IONIA. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Archepolis, circa 459 BC. Tetartemorion (Silver, 6 mm, 0.18 g, 5 h). Laureate and bearded head of Zeus to right. Rev. Eagle flying to right within a linear border in a lozenge-shaped incuse square. As Triton X, 2007, 298. Cf. Nollé & Wenninger A 2a (obol). Toned and with an exceptionally well-engraved head of Zeus on the obverse, which manages, despite its tiny size, to display a powerful and emotive style. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 240 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |
Estimate | 250 CHF |