Chios (BC 431-412) Drachm

5th century BC. AR Drachm (3.61g). Chian standard. Sphinx seated left; to left, grape bunch above amphora; all on convex circle / Quadripartite incuse square. VF. Well centered on exceptional metal for issue.

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Filename:	45406.jpg
City/Mint name:	Chios
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Mavrogordato 39a; SNG Copenhagen 1546
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 78 (5/2008), lot 815 ($1,100 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	32 KiB
Date added:	Aug 25, 2010
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