PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 420-360 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 5.44 g, 6h). Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 460. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 420-360 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 5.44 g, 6h). Warrior (Mopsos) on horseback right, brandishing spear / Boar running right. SNG BN 15 var. (orientation of ethnic); Sternberg XIX, lot 212 = Münzen und Mediallen AG XXV, lot 470 (same dies). Attractive light iridescent tone, minor marks. Near EF. Well centered and struck.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 265 (14 October 2019), lot 437; Leu Numismatik AG 2 (11 May 2018), lot 116.

As renderings of athleticism and action, the coins of Aspendos have seldom been matched. Aspendos was a colony of Argos located at the southern coast of Asia Minor on the navigable river Eurymedon, which made it an important emporium and naval base. Its famous wrestler coinage commences circa 410 BC. Wrestling was one of the premier events of Greek sports, practiced at the Olympic Games and at gymnasia throughout the ancient world.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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