Priene (BC 290-250) Hemidrachm

ca 290-250 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.58g, 12h). Lysago-, magistrate. Head of Athena left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet, triple-pendant earring, and necklace / Ornamented trident head; Î PIH to left, Î›YÎ£AÎ“O to right; all within circular maeander pattern. EF, toned. Fine style for issue. Very rare.

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Filename:	37934.jpg
City/Mint name:	Priene
Keywords:	silver / hellenistic
References:	Regling 20; SNG Kayhan -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen 1082; SNG MÃ¼nchen -; BMC -
Valuation:	CNG Triton XII (1/2009), lot 303 ($1,700 + comm)
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Date added:	Jul 21, 2010
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