Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4731 SESSION 14 (4.30pm Thurs 29 July) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $300
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BOIOTIA, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, c. 225-171 B.C., (4.66 grams), Obv. laureate head of Poseidon to right, Rev. Nike standing to left, resting on trident and holding wreath, to left downwards **BOIWTWN*, no monogram, (S.2404 [œ120], BCD 136 [Triton IX], Head "Boeotia" p.90, Coin Hoards VIII No.431), Grey patina, good very fine and very rare variety.
Ex BCD Collection and originally purchased from Coins and Antiquities May 1974 for œ45, lot includes relevant tickets.
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