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Obolos 35

ancient greek silver fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille, part III

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Extremely rare early fractional issue

Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  220 CHF
Lot 1015

BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.51 g, 12 h). ϘPO Tripod with feet terminating in lion's paws; beaded border. Rev. Incuse tripod with feet terminating in lion's paws; serrated border. Cf. HN III 2075-7 (various denominations, from nomos to tetrobol). Cf. SNG ANS 298-9 (drachm). Extremely rare early fractional issue. Good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, acquired in 1997.

Online bidding closes: 15 Dec 2024, 14:37:30 CET Current Date & Time: 6 Jun 2025, 18:05:36 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:220 CHF by Loewenfell (5 bids)
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