IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 133-88 BC. AV stater (20mm, 8.45 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, flan flaw, marks. First series, ca. 133-100 BC. Draped bust of Artemis right, hair drawn into knot at back of head, wearing stephane and drop earrings, bow and quiver over shoulder / Cult statue of the Artemis Ephesia facing, fillet hanging from each hand, Ε-Φ to either side of head, lighted torch (or thymiaterion) in inner right field between statue and fillet. Jenkins, Hellenistic, pl. B, 6 (dated 123-119 BC). Head p. 69, 4 variety.
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Price realized | 3'400 USD |
Starting price | 1'500 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |