Gaul, Massalia AR Drachm. Circa 150-125 BC. Draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing stephane; bow and quiver over shoulder / Lion standing to right; MAΣΣA -ΛIHTΩN around, Π between back legs, Δ under chest, Φ between front paws. Muarel 630; Depeyrot 41.39; BnF inv. 1282-4. 2.81g, 19mm, 6h.
Mint State; previously NGC graded MS 5/5 - 3/5 (2080858-003). Extremely Rare variety with these three letters beneath lion.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XX, 29 October 2020, lot 8;
Ex Editions V. Gadoury, Auction 2018, 16 November 2018, lot 17.
Price realized | 1'700 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |