ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Samothrace. Circa 500-465 BC. Obol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.55 g). Forepart of sphinx to right; border of dots. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Gérin A5 ( same dies ). W. Schwabacher, Kiourpet, 5 and pl. XI, a-b. Rare. Toned and attractive. Obverse very slightly off-center. Nearly extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Münzen und Medaillen FPL 505, November-December 1987, 65 and from the Kiourpet (Chora) Hoard of 1930 (IGCH 696).
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |