LOT 2931
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. Circa 196-146 BC.
Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right / The nymph Histiaia seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis; wing on galley, IΣTIAIEΩN around. BCD Euboia 430-431; HGC 4, 1525. Near Very Fine.(2.11gr, 13mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Near Very Fine.
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
MAΣΣAΛI before horned head of Lakydon to right / Wheel of four spokes; M in one quarter. Chevillon & Lillamand 2f; Maurel 362. 0.73gr, 9mm.
Extremely Fine. Beautifully toned with hints of blue iridescence around the devices.
French private collection, M. J. L. C., acquired in 1992. -
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. Circa 196-146 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right / The nymph Histiaia seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis; wing on galley, IΣTIAIEΩN around. BCD Euboia 430-431; HGC 4, 1525. 2.11gr, 13mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
