REPRODUCTIONS, EUBOIA. Chalcis. Circa 180-146 BC. Cast “AR Oktobol” (20.5mm, 6.04 g, 4h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 537 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, EUBOIA. Chalcis. Circa 180-146 BC. Cast “AR Oktobol” (20.5mm, 6.04 g, 4h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype. Head of the nymph Chalkis to right, her hair in a roll and wearing a triple-pendant earring / Eagle standing right with open wings; fighting a serpent, grasped in his talons, that coils around his left leg and rises up toward his chest; ΧΑΛΚΙ to left; ΜΕΝΕΔΗ to right. Cf. Head, Guide V.B.31 (for electrotype) cf. GPCG pl. 36, 23 (for prototype). Toned. As made. |