Prow of the Argo – One of Six Known

CNG 96, Lot: 119. Estimate $300. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THESSALY, Iolkos. Mid 4th century BC. Æ Chalkous (12mm, 1.68 g, 7h). Head of Artemis Iolkia right / Prow of the Argo left. Liampi, Iolkos 2 (O2/R1); BCD Thessaly II 95 (same rev. die). VF, dark brown patina with patches of red. Extremely rare, one of six known, none in public collections.

From the BCD Collection.