★ A wonderful, sensitive rendering of Aitolia ★
AITOLIA, Aitolian League. Circa 230-220 BC. Triobol (Silver, 14 mm, 2.85 g, 4 h). Λ - Υ Head of Aitolia to right, wearing kausia and single pendant earring. Rev. ΑΙΤΩΛ[ΩΝ] Kalydonian boar standing right; in exergue, spearhead to right. BCD Akarnania 463 ( this coin ). De Laix Group I, 5. Tsangari 66 (D10/R11). Beautifully toned and with a wonderful, sensitive rendering of Aitolia. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the BCD Collection, Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 23, 18 October 2007, 463 and ex Burgan, 11 January 1986, 15.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |