Triton XV, Lot: 451. Estimate $100. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Meliboia. Mid to late 4th century BC. Æ Chalkous (14.5mm, 2.23 g, 5h). Head of nymph r., wearing pendant earring in the form of a grape bunch, her hair drawn up around and above her head and tied in a bun / Μ r. down, EΛ-I l. up, bunch of grapes and two vine leaves hanging from vine tendril. Rogers 392 var. [different letter arrangement]. VF, dark green patina with a few red areas and some surface irregularities; well centred and struck on a large flan.