Elis, Olympia AR Drachm. 134th-143rd Olympiads, circa 244-208 BC. Eagle flying to right with both wings above body, grasping a hare by the back with its talons and tearing at it with beak / Upright thunderbolt, with wings below and double volutes above; F-A across fields, monogram to left, kantharos to right. Schwabacher Group IV, 32; BCD Olympia 255 (same dies); HGC 5, 510. 4.77g, 18mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine.
Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group;
Ex James Barry Collection, purchased from Apollo Numismatics, June 2009 (USD 1,450).
Price realized | 1'700 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |