IONIA, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Circa 150-140 BC. AR Oktobol (19.5mm, 4.57 g, 1h). Attic standard. Dionysios, son of Demetrios, “magistrate”.

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Lot: 141. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Circa 150-140 BC. AR Oktobol (19.5mm, 4.57 g, 1h). Attic standard. Dionysios, son of Demetrios, “magistrate”. Warrior, holding couched lance, on horse rearing right; Δ (mark of value) below / Bull butting left; ΔIONYΣIΟΣ ΔHMHTPIOY in two lines in exergue; all within circular maeander pattern border. Kinns, Two 15 var. (O13/R– [unlisted rev. die]) = Bement 1458 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 825 = Rhousopoulos 3718. Porous, light scratch on obverse, a couple minor die breaks on reverse. VF. Very rare, and one of only five with this magistrate.

Ex Nomos Obolos 7 (9 July 2017), lot 165.


Closing Date and Time: 22 April 2020 at 10:46:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.