CNG 87, Lot: 442. Estimate $4000. Sold for $8000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BOEOTIA, Tanagra. 457-448 BC. AR Stater (18mm, 11.74 g). Boeotian shield, rim divided into twelve compartments / Forepart of horse left; T-A across upper field; all within incuse square. BCD Boiotia 257 (this coin). Good VF, toned, some porosity on reverse. Very rare.

Ex BCD Collection (Triton IX, 10 January 2006), lot 257; Leu 30 (28 April 1982), lot 112; Property of a Nobleman [Count Laval Collection] (Glendining 18 April 1955), lot 365; Glendining 29 April 1954, lot 20.