The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
Lot 3504 SESSION 12 (11.30am Thursday) The Bees of Artemis (Ephesis)
Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $150
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.628 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F*, dotted border, rev. stag standing to right, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **MOLPOS* (Molpos), (cf.S.4387, Kinns Num. Chron. 1999 [p.89], noted in Head, Mionnet Sup. Vol. VI, 250, Hunter 21). Toned, good fine and rare.
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, privately November 2002 and previously from Coin Galleries Mail bid Auction Sale November 5, 1997 (lot 173).
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Lot 3502
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Lot 3503
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.144 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.628 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
Estimate $200
Lot 3505
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.192 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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Lot 3506
IONIA, Ephesus, (202-c.150 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.992 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E ...
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