Chios (BC 412-334) Tetradrachm

ca 412-350 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.14g, 9h). Skymnos, magistrate. Sphinx seated left, amphora surmounted by grape-bunch to left / Quadripartite incuse square, Î£ÎšÎ¥ÎœÎÎŸÎ£ across horizontal band; vertical striations within each quarter. Good VF, heavily toned.

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Filename:	680457.jpg
City/Mint name:	Chios
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Baldwin, Chios 95; Pixodarus -; BMC Ionia -; SNG Cop. -; Traite II p. 1134, 1964; SNG von Aulock -.
Valuation:	CNG Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 457 ($12,000 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	Mar 25, 2005
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