IONIA, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Circa 300-200 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 5.60 g, 11h). Persic standard. Kydrokles, magistrate. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 342. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 4 875. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Circa 300-200 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 5.60 g, 11h). Persic standard. Kydrokles, magistrate. Warrior, holding couched lance, on horse rearing right; monogram below / Bull butting left; grain ear behind, KYΔPOKΛHΣ in exergue; all within circular Maeander pattern. SNG Kayhan –; Winterthur 3452. Iridescent tone. EF. Well centered and struck. Very rare.

From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 613.


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