LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. AR Trihemiobol (10mm, 1.45 g).

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Lot: 147. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. AR Trihemiobol (10mm, 1.45 g). Head of roaring lion right / Quadripartite incuse square. HGC 6, –; CNG 88, lot 326; Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 30, lot 1015; Spink 183, lot 673. Deeply toned. VF. Rare. NOT SUITABLE FOR ENCAPSULATION.

Although unpublished for this denomination, the style on this type is a perfect match, in all respects, to the obverse of a number of the electrum series from Mytilene (cf. Boehringer emissions 12-14).

Closing Date and Time: 23 February 2022 at 10:48:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.