284

Phokis. Obol, struck under Philomelos, 357 - 354 BC. AR 0.87 g., 6'.

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:400.00 CHF Estimated At:500.00 - 0.00 CHF
Phokis. Obol, struck under Philomelos, 357 - 354 BC. AR 0.87 g., 6'.
The sign-up for this auction will close 48 hours before the auction starts. Please make sure you sign up on time. Also, there is NO ABSENTEE BIDDING for this auction. Please plan to bid live during the sale.
Phokis. Federal coinage. Obol, struck under Philomelos, 357 - 354 BC. AR 0.87 g., 6¢. Frontal bull’s head in the 4th century style. Rev. Naturalistic forepart of boar, showing both legs but straight, F W to r. and above, all in concave field. Williams - (O. / R.201). A great rarity, known to Williams in only three examples (Berlin, London and Copenhagen). Superb old toning with iridescent highlights. Good very fine, the reverse better. Ex Kölner Münzkabinett 46 (21 April 1988) 2072 (DM 410).