Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3662 Session 13 (9:30am Thursday 28th July) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $110
IONIA, Ephesus, (1st century A.D.), AE 18, (4.38 g), obv. stag to left, looking behind, above E - **F*, below in exergue, CK**WPI*, all within border of dots, rev. bee, meaningless inscription, **KHRILLISWDEPROSPALURIN*, (S.4944, BMC 186-190 [p.70], SNG von Aulock 1875 [Pl.57]). Attractive deep brown patination, very fine and a rare type.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 74 (lot 4529).
It is believed that the reverse inscription is perhaps a magic formulae used as charms and remedies against various diseases or as Sear suggests a "bee charm". The piece itself has uncertain status, BMC suggested it could be a tesserae as likewise von Aulock. Its issue in Imperial times and apparent circulation also suggests it use as coinage as well. Certainly a most unusual piece and regarded by various scholars with some interest.
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Estimate $150
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