Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 89Estimate: US$1500
                  MACEDON, Orthagoreia. Silver quarter stater 



             



            MACEDON, Orthagoreia. Ca. 350 BC. Silver quarter stater (2.48 gm). 
            Draped bust of Artemis inclined slightly to left, wearing 
            triple-pendant earrings, bow in case over shoulder / ÏÑÈAÃO—ÑEÙN, 
            facing Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, surmounted by spike on 
            which star, ornamented with thunderbolt above visor and plume holder 
            on each side. SNG ANS 563–565. SNG Oxford 2356. Rare. Nearly 
            extremely fine. 






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  ... Lot 89 sold for high bid of $2200 [ $2530, or approx 1955.69 EUR, 1290.3 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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