Greek Coinages, Ephesos: Oktobol, struck c. 340-330 by the magistrate Agesipolis

Obverse: diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver at shoulder

Reverse: (ηγ)ησιπολισ: forepart of stag right, head turned back; palm tree behind, bee and ethnic [ε-φ] in field

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 5.04g/12h

References: SNG Von Aulock 1841; Lockett –; Boston –

Condition: Good extremely fine, well struck up and with light iridescent toning; an exemplary piece of late Classical numismatic art £6,000-£8,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection; Sotheby Auction, New York, 19 June 1991, lot 1037
DNW Auction, A10, 22 June 2011, lot 1037
Morton & Eden, 24 May 2017, lot 32