Epeiros. Federal coinage (Epirote Republic). Circa 234/3-168 BC. Drachm (Silver, 22 mm, 5.10 g, 12 h), Dodona. Head of Zeus of Dodona to right, wearing wreath of oak leaves; behind head, monogram of ΑΙ. Rev. ΑΠΕΙ - ΡΩΤΑΝ Eagle, with closed wings, standing right on thunderbolt; around, oak wreath with ties below. BMC 14 (same dies). Franke 99 (V48/R63, same dies). Rare. An absolutely splendid, toned, very well-struck example. Extremely fine. From the Cinquantenaire Collection, Switzerland, acquired prior to 2005.
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |