Samos (BC 408-366) Tetradrachm

ca 408/4-366 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.71g, 12h). Hegesianax, magistrate. Facing lion's scalp / Forepart of bull right; branch behind, ΗΓΗΣΙΑΝΑΞ above, monogram below. Good VF, attractively toned, well centered. Ex Hess-Leu 49 (4/1971), lot 214; Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13, 2/1935), lot 1306.

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Filename:	700282.jpg
City/Mint name:	Samos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Barron Class X, 130b (A59/P125 - this coin); Hecatomnus p. 106, 13 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 1688
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 282 ($3,000 + comm)
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Date added:	Oct 08, 2005
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