CRETE. Kydonia. 4th century BC. Obol (Silver, 13 mm, 0.94 g, 1 h). Head of the nymph Kydonia to left, crowned with grape leaves. Rev. Κ at the center of a circle of three crescents with points outwards. BMC 11. Svoronos, Crète, p. 103, 26. Rare. Toned and with an obverse head of very fine style, for Crete. Surface roughness, otherwise, very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Peus 398, 28 April 2009, 208.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |
Estimate | 200 CHF |