Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Aeolis. Myrina. 160-143 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to right. MΥΡINAIΩN. Apollo Grynios standing right, holding laurel branch in his left hand and phiale in his right; at his feet to right, omphalos and amphora; in field to left, monogram of TBN; all within laurel wreath. <br><br>Superb specimen, boldly struck in high relief and of exceptionally fine style, a magnificent example of the refinement of classical art. Perfectly centered strike on a very broad flan. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. A highly attractive piece, certain to appeal to even the most discerning collectors. <br><br>Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21/09/2005), lot 216. Mint state. Ex CNG, 2005. Sacks. Issue 29. Sng Cop. 221. Bmc. 11. Ag. 16,37.

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Aeolis. Myrina. Tetradrachm. 160-143 BC. (Sacks-Issue 29). (Sng Cop-221). (Bmc-11). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev.: MΥΡINAIΩN. Apollo Grynios standing right, holding laurel branch in his left hand and phiale in his right; at his feet to right, omphalos and amphora; in field to left, monogram of TBN; all within laurel wreath. Ag. 16,37 g.

Superb specimen, boldly struck in high relief and of exceptionally fine style, a magnificent example of the refinement of classical art. Perfectly centered strike on a very broad flan. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. A highly attractive piece, certain to appeal to even the most discerning collectors.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21/09/2005), lot 216. Mint state. Est...3000,00.

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