ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of EPEIROS. Pyrrhos. 297-272 BC. Electrotype “AR Didrachm of Lokroi Epizephyrioi mint” (23mm, 8.64 g, 9h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on reverse). As made.

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Lot: 857. Estimated: $ 100

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ELECTROTYPES, KINGS of EPEIROS. Pyrrhos. 297-272 BC. Electrotype “AR Didrachm of Lokroi Epizephyrioi mint” (23mm, 8.64 g, 9h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on reverse). Head of Achilles left, wearing crested helmet, bowl decorated with griffin; A below head / BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] above, ΠYPPO[Y] below , Thetis, holding shield on lap, reclining right on hippocamp. Head, Guide, Period V.C., 26; cf. GPCG pl. 35, 19 (for prototype). Toned. As made.

Ex duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 516, 18 May 2022), lot 1048.


Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 14:45:20 ET.

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