Tetradrachm. Greek Coins. Macedon. Chalkidian League. 380 BC. Olynthos. Laureate head of Apollo right. Kithara of six? strings, XAΛKIΔEΩN around, A engraved on the bridge of the strings; all within incuse square. <br><br>Very nice dark patina. High-relief strike of fine style. Slight traces of corrosion on the reverse. Particularly noteworthy for the letter A engraved on the bridge of the cithara, an unusual feature for which we have not traced any other specimens. Very rare and of particular interest to specialist collectors. <br><br>Ex Numismatik Lanz, Auction 123 (30/05/2005), lot 164. XF. Almost XF. Ex Lanz, 2005. Robinson & Clement. Excavations at Olynthus IX: The Chalcidic mint and the excavation coins found in 1928-1934 (1938), (vgl. 7). Ag. 13,36.

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Macedon. Chalkidian League. Tetradrachm. 380 BC. Olynthos. (Robinson & Clement-Excavations at Olynthus IX: The Chalcidic mint and the excavation coins found in 1928-1934 (1938), (vgl. 7)). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev.: Kithara of six? strings, XAΛKIΔEΩN around, A engraved on the bridge of the strings; all within incuse square. Ag. 13,36 g.

Very nice dark patina. High-relief strike of fine style. Slight traces of corrosion on the reverse. Particularly noteworthy for the letter A engraved on the bridge of the cithara, an unusual feature for which we have not traced any other specimens. Very rare and of particular interest to specialist collectors.

Ex Numismatik Lanz, Auction 123 (30/05/2005), lot 164. XF/Almost XF. Est...3000,00.

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