Greek Coins
Thrace, Abdera
Octodrachm circa 490, AR 29.94 g. Griffin seated l. with r. forepaw raised; to l., cluster of grapes (partially out of flan). Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. May period II, group XXII, cf. 42-43. Asyut 137 (this reverse die). Hurter-Pászthory, Studies Mildenberg, p. 113, 2 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Of magnificent
Archaic style and with a superb old cabinet tone. Extremely fine Ex Sotheby’s sale 19 June 1990, Hunt part I, 60. From the Antilibanon hoard (CH VI, 4-5).