ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Circa 408/4-380/66 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 15.18 g, 5h). Leos, magistrate. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 258.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 4 000

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ISLANDS off IONIA, Samos. Circa 408/4-380/66 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 15.18 g, 5h). Leos, magistrate. Facing lion scalp / Forepart of bull right; olive branch to left, monogram below; all within shallow incuse square. Barron Class X, 134 (A63/P128); HGC 6, 1218; Weber 6305 (same dies). Old cabinet tone, minor die wear on reverse. Good VF.

From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex MPM Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 92, 23 May 2016), lot 218, reportedly purchased privately in 1928.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session One, which will begin 28 May at 9 AM ET.

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