Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 302. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $625. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BOIOTIA, Tanagra. Early-mid 4th century BC. AR Obol (0.85 g). Boiotian shield / Prow right; TA above; all within incuse flat circle with curved edge. Head, Boeotia p. 53; Traité III 355 = BMC 46; SNG Fitzwilliam 2897. Good VF, even grey find patina. Very rare. ($500)

Unusually well preserved for these rare types, this and the next lot are coins unlikely to be offered again for a long time.