IONIA, Klazomenai. Circa 499-494 BC. AR Didrachm (19.5mm, 6.95 g). Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 226. Estimated: $ 4 000

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IONIA, Klazomenai. Circa 499-494 BC. AR Didrachm (19.5mm, 6.95 g). Forepart of winged boar right / Quadripartite incuse square. SNG Ashmolean 134; SNG von Aulock 1981–2; SNG Copenhagen 1–2. Find patina, irregular flan. Good VF.

Ex Ex Sheikh Saud Al-Thani Collection (Part IV, Numismatica Ars Classica 126, 17 November 2021), lot 222; Morton & Eden 86 (24 May 2017), lot 31; Geheimrat Diez Collection (Lanz 151, 30 June 2011), lot 160, purchased from C.T. Seltman.

A member city of the Ionian Dodekapolis, Klazomenai was one of the first Ionian cities to issue silver coins. It was the birthplace of the philosopher Anaxagoras, who was responsible for early theories on universal order.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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