Greek Silver & Bronze Coins

Sale 126    23–25 Mar 2021   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 2660    SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH)    Greek Silver & Bronze Coins

Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au

LESBOS, Uncertain Mint, (c. 500-450 B.C.) billon fraction (1.19 gms.), obv. two Boars heads, confronted, rev. incuse square, (Waggoner; Rosen 542; BMC p. 151 no. 11; cf Sear 3488). Only fair, but rare denomination.

Ex K. Hollschek Collection and ex Spink Auctions Australia Sale 34 (lot 1805).

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