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eAuction #61  –  16 September 2018

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Ancient and World Coins

Su, 16.09.2018, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ 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.

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Price realized 1'600 CHF
Starting price 1'500 CHF
Estimate 1'800 CHF
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