Lampsakos (BC 450) Drachm

ca 470-450 BC. AR Drachm (5.64g). Janiform female head, wearing necklace and circular earring / Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with wreath, within incuse square. Good VF, toned, granular surfaces, reverse die break. Rare early janiform head type from Lampsakos.

File information
Filename:	670645.jpg
City/Mint name:	Lampsakos
Rating (10 votes):
Keywords:	silver / archaic
References:	Gaebler 21; Baldwin, Lampsakos II, -; SNG France -; SNG Cop. -; SNG von Aulock -
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 67 (9/2004), lot 645 ($1,450 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	48 KiB
Date added:	Dec 05, 2004
Dimensions:	500 x 235 pixels
Displayed:	1670 times
URL:	http://www.asiaminorcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=175
Favorites:	Add to Favorites