Abydos (BC 500-475) Obol

Asia Minor, uncertain mint, ca 500 BC. AR Trihemiobol (1.03g). Bird standing right with closed wings and head reverted / Irregular incuse punch. Very rare. Of lovely style and in exceptional state of preservation, toned and extremely fine. Ex M&M list 538 (1990), 44.

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Filename:	149.jpg
City/Mint name:	Abydos
Keywords:	silver / archaic
References:	Rosen 383; Demeester 81 (this coin)
Valuation:	NAC Auc. 82 (5/2015), lot 149 [1000 CHF + comm.]
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Date added:	May 23, 2015
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