CNG Auction #31
Lot Number: 62975
Estimate: $150.00
Final Sale Price: $137.50
Denomination: Drachm
Grade: Good VF partial toning
Reference: SNG BM Black Sea -; SNG Copenhagen 198 var. (barbarous);
Pick 440 var.

  Moesia, Istros. Probable Celtic imitation. Circa 4th Century BC. AR Drachm (4.19 gm).
  Facing male heads, the right inverted / Sea-eagle right, grasping dolphin with
  talons; blundered legend above, I above tail, LI below. SNG BM Black Sea -; SNG
  Copenhagen 198 var. (barbarous); Pick 440 var. (same). Good VF, partial toning.
  Scarce with the eagle right. Estimate $150.

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