Silenos' fart
Lot 1026
ISLANDS OFF MYSIA, Pordosilene. 4th century BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.60 g, 9 h). Head of Apollo to right, wearing tainia. Rev. ΠΟΡΔ Crab; all within incuse square. HGC 6, 1098. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Paris -. Rare. Somewhat porous, otherwise, very fine.

From an American collection, ex Naumann E-Auction 65, 6 May 2018, 161.

Pordosilene literally translates as 'Silenos' fart', which might be the single most unflattering name of any Greek polis.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
340 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
12 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 08-Jul-23, 20:32:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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