Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1, Lot: 156

AEOLIS. Myrina. Ca. 155-150 BC. Silver tetradrachm 
(16.86 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right / MURINAIWN,, 
Apollo of Grynium standing right, holding phiale in 
right hand and filleted branch in left, omphalos and 
amphora before feet, PAE monogram in outer left field, 
all in laurel wreath. Sacks, ANSMN 30, -, but cf. Pl. 3, 
13.6a (same obverse die). A wonderful example of the 
early, more severe style of Myrina's wreathed 
tetradrachms. Toned. Extremely fine. 


Estimated Value: $ 1,500 
 
Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
    and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).