Smyrna (BC 160-150) Tetradrachm

ca 160-150 BC. AR Stephanephoric Tetradrachm (16.71g, 36mm). Head of Tyche right, wearing mural crown, hair rolled up in chignon at the back of the head / ZÎœÎ¥Î¡âˆ’ÎÎ‘Î™Î©Î, monogram below; all within wreath. Rare. Excellent style. Very large flan. EF.

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City/Mint name:	Smyrna
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Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	J. G. Milne, The Silver Coinage of Smyrna, NC 1914, 274, 2a; SNG Berry 1089
Valuation:	M&M Auc. 95 (10/2004), lot 54 (CHF 2,800 ($2,209) + comm)
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Date added:	Jun 13, 2005
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