A very rare and unusually attractive tetrobol from Methymna
Lot 118
LESBOS. Methymna. Late 4th to 3rd centuries BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 15 mm, 2.65 g, 10 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent on the bowl. Rev. AIOΛE - A Thunderbolt; below, kerykeion. BMC 1. SNG Copenhagen 331. HGC 6, -. Very rare. A beautifully toned and unusually attractive piece. A few faint scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

The serpent on the bowl of Athena's helmet was clearly copied from contemporary staters of Alexander III.
Estimate:
250 CHF
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
320 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
3 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 27-Oct-19, 06:00:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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