Description
Lot description: Island of Ionia, Samos, silver triobol or hemidrachm (c.482-460 B.C.), (1.83 g), obv. winged boar forepart flying right, rev. anepigraphic lion head to right in incuse square, (S.4627, Barron Class 2, cf.No.11-12 Pl.XV, HGC 6, 1198 [R2], BMC 62, cf.SNG Cop.1677). Toned, fine - very fine, very rare.
Notes: Ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 61, September 25, 2002 (lot 2756 part).