Auction Catalogue

20 June 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 125

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20 June 2007

Hammer Price:
£210

Northern Greece, Thrace, Abdera, Tetradrachm, c. 386-375, griffin seated left, preparing to spring, rev. Hermes standing right in cloak, holding caduceus in right hand, left arm outstretched, kantharos at right, 9.37g/6h (May 447, A301/P354). Harshly cleaned and with associated scratches, otherwise very fine, very rare; only four specimens cited by May (£400-500)