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Obol Collection of Greek Coins [152236]

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Obol Collection of Greek Coins [152236]
SOLD
1,700.00USDto w**********e+ buyer's premium (374.00)
This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 23 @ 12:26UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Lot of 19 obol size coins, 7-11 mm. Wonderful detail on the little coins. They have the same designs as larger denomination at a much smaller price. Mostly 5th century BC, with two 6th century BC and 7 4th BC. Coins of Macedonia, Thrace, Caria, Mysia, Ionia, Bactia, Lycic, Taosos, Arkadia, Troas, Aeolis. With rams, horses, eagle, bee, stags, dolphins, lions and a flying pig. This was the drinking money of ancient times, kept under your tongue. One for a glass of wine, two for a date with a street walker. Most fine, a couple worn, many very fine.

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Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection