Ancient Gold - Greek
Lot 2840 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 21ST MARCH)) Ancient Gold - Greek
Estimate $1,500
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SOLD $2,100
LESBOS, Mytilene, (c.412-378 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, Series 4, (2.62 grams), struck c.395-4 B.C., obv. Athena's head to right wearing crested helmet, rev. bearded male head of Pharnabazos, the Persian satrap, wearing Persian head-dress, within within incuse square, (S. 4251 ; Bodenstedt M.71, BMC 105, SNG Von Aulock 1708). Very fine, a coin of great historical importance.
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Estimate $1,500
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