Greece - Ionia - Kolophon - Autonomous Coinage - Tetartemorion > Lot No. 023

Description:
490-400 BC. Obv: head of Apollo with long hair, facing. Rev: TE monogram in incuse square.

Measurements:
0.25 grams.

Condition:
Near very fine.

References:
Milne NNM 96, 8; SNG Copenhagen 133-4; SG 4343; cf. Wildwinds (this coin).

Comments notes:
These are amongst the oldest minted coins with the value marked on the reverse (TE = Tetartemorion = One quarter Obol).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £20 - 40 (EUR 20 - 50; USD 30 - 60)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £35