The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, The Orrescii: Tristater, struck c. 500-480

Obverse: opph-σ-k-ion: Hermes conducting pair of oxen right, the god nude except for petasos and holding two spears

Reverse: quadripartite incuse square

Metal: silver; Thasian weight standard; 28.86g

References: Svoronos pl. V, 2-3; Kraay 481; Boston 592

Condition: Extremely fine, sharply struck and extremely rare; an imposing piece of late Archaic provincial art £15,000-£20,000

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

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Lansky Auction 3, Novi Sad, 5 January 2021, lot 45

Withdrawn