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10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 125 CHF
Hammer Price:  1000 CHF
Lot 1093

THESSALY, Lamia. First half of the 4th century BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13mm, 2.46 g 12), Late 4th century. Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet to right, with pendant earring and necklace. Rev. ΜΑΛΙΕΩΝ Philoktetes, nude, standing right, shooting his bow at birds, one of which falls before him to right; at right below, quiver. Georgiou 2, 16. Rogers (Malia) 384. Traité IV, 462 , pl. CCXXXVII, 25. A sharp and well-struck example with a glossy dark patina. Extremely fine.


The date of this coin is usually given as mid 4th century, but the close resemblance of the Athena head that appears on this coin to that on the gold staters of Alexander III suggests a later date

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 13 Jul 2025, 09:54:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1000 CHF
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