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Coin ID #8947

Uncertain (BC 450-400) Dynast 1 - Tetartemorion

ca 480-450 BC. AR Tetartemorion (5mm, 0.15g). Head of a roaring lion left / Symbol within incuse square. Near VF, porous. Rare.

Both cited examples are larger denominations, presumably obols. The Rosen specimen has the lion’s head facing right, while the obverse of the Kayhan example is largely obliterated.

File information
Filename:2780127.jpg
City/Mint name:Uncertain Greek
Keywords:silver / classical
References:Rosen 406 var.; SNG Kayhan 746 var.
Valuation:CNG Elec. Auc. 278 (4/2012), lot 127 ($60 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:142 KiB
Date added:Jun 12, 2012
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