TYPE |
Ancient Greece, Lampsakos (Mysia), 480-450 BC, silver obol, 1.09g |
DESCRIPTION |
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Obv: |
Janiform head w/ earring |
Rev: |
Helmeted head of Athena left in Archaic style, within incuse square |
REFERENCE: |
SG 3880 |
GRADING: |
F / AVF, some porosity |
ORDER INFO: |
G1533, $75 |
Considerably less common than the later, 4th c. BC fractions of similar design, these types are also distinguished from them by the accomplished Archaic style, more evident here on the side with Athena in incuse, despite moderate porosity. |
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