★ Important Megara Drachm ★
Megara Drachm, head of Apollo/lyra, impressive pedigree
Megara , Megaris. AR Drachm (17 mm, 4.01 g), c. 307-290s/280s BC.
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev. MEΓAPEΩN, lyra with seven strings.
BMC 8-9; McClean 5984; Ward 508 ( this coin ); BCD 12 ( this coin ).
Extremely rare. Nearly extremely fine, minor roughness.
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, John Ward and BCD collections; ex LHS 96, 8-9 May 2006, 12. Privately purchased by BCD from Spink's in 1976 for 3200 CHF.
Price realized | 1'600 CHF |
Starting price | 1'500 CHF |
Estimate | 1'800 CHF |