• Finest Quality Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins
  • Renaissance & 17th Century Dutch Medals
  • Auctions & Private Treaty Sales

Obolos 6

20 November 2016
Webauction
overview

A rare and beautifully toned Trihemiobol from the Thraco-Macedonian region

Starting Price: 150 CHF
Hammer Price:  460 CHF
Lot 281

THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION, Uncertain. Circa 480-460 BC. Trihemiobol (Silver, 9mm, 0.84 g). He-goat in the running/kneeling position to right; behind head, two pellets. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. HPM pl. III, 22. Sheedy, Non-Parian Group 3. SNG ANS 66 (Aigai). Rare. Boldly struck and attractive with fine toning. Nearly extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to November 2009.

Many of the attributions for coins struck in the Thraco-Macedonian region are now in a state of flux. This coin has previously been ascribed to Aigai, and even to Paros, but that now seems unlikely. The goat was a very popular coin type among the tribal groups that controlled the silver mines in the region - it was related to Dionysiac ritual and to the silens, nymphs and satyrs that populated it. This is a particularly nice example of the type.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2016, 17:20:30 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 02:45:49 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:460 CHF by barnbeth (11 bids)
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙
Reconnecting, please wait...