Unique Bergaios Hemiobol

Sale: Triton X, Lot: 120. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 8 January 2007.  Sold For $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of THRACE. Bergaios. Early 4th century BC. AR Hemiobol (0.30 g, 6h). Chian standard. Dolphin right / Quadripartite incuse square; B-E-R-G within the quarters. Unpublished. VF, dark iridescent toning. Apparently unique.

Coins of Bergaios are extremely rare. For a short survey of his coinage, see Peter, pp. 104-6.