Phokis, Federal Coinage. c. 478-460 BC
Phokis, Federal Coinage. c. 478-460 BC
$3,450.00
AR Triobol, 2.82g (13mm, 6h).
Bull's head facing./ Φ-O-[K-I] Head of Artemis to r., wearing taenia and pearl necklace; all within incuse square
Pedigree: From the Collections of Jonathan H. Kagan; Ex. R.C. Lockett IX, Glendining & Co., 27 May 1959, Lot 1565 (part); and Ex. C.S. Bement, Naville VI, 28 January 1924, Lot 1029 (the provenance given by Williams to lot 737 of the Hirsch IX (FPL) of October 1903 is mythical).
References: BCD Lokris-Phokis 209. SNG Lockett 1707 = Williams 107 a (O82/R64, this coin)
Grade: Lovely high relief with cabinet toning. Obverse imagery slightly o/c. A few minor marks on the face on reverse. aEF
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