WCNC CHERRONESOS 400BC 1/2 Drachm   
   Lion Bee XF
 
$89.51
Aug-15-03

   THRACIAN CHERSONESE

   CHERRONESOS
    400-350 BC

    HEMIDRACHM
 (Silver, 2.21 grams, 14.10/14.50 mm)

Obverse: Forepart of lion right looking back, right foreleg up
    Reverse: Quadripartite square containing, in opposite depressed quarters, bee and
 two pellets with AY monogram

 Reference: Sear 1605 var
 Grade: Choice Extremely Fine

Scarce

Strong strike. Well detailled
cf Münzen & Medaillen auction 30, lots 108-109
   Attractive and interesting early Greek coinage.