Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 22. Estimate $100. Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006. Sold For $75. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BOIOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 395-340 BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.13 g). Boiotian shield / Kantharos; above, club right;
BO-IW across lower field; all within square of concave edges. BMC p. 35, 31. VF, dark grey tone, minor porosity, scratches on obverse. Interesting. ($100)
The larger shield, more concave flan and lighter weight indicate a later and possibly unofficial issue.