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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;John Anthony, post: 2227598, member: 42773&quot;]Well I finally got an answer on this coin, which demonstrates that it&#039;s always possible to turn up a new variety or type in the world of ancients. This comes by way of Walter Holt...</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;I consulted with a colleague of mine, and here is the response:</p><p><br /></p><p><i>{edited}</i> This particular Teos variety was not formally known until</p><p>about 2001, although I know of one collection containing no less</p><p>than six examples in varying conditions. They date to c. 400-375.</p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse type is certainly curious, with the sideways chelys</p><p>behind, and the kantharos garlanded with ivy (leaves at foot,</p><p>berries at top).</p><p><br /></p><p>There are no published examples, not an uncommon occurrence</p><p>with these small, earlier period bronzes, they were so very often</p><p>overlooked, so there is no formal reference.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, it belongs closely with BMC 36, SNG Copenhagen 1450,</p><p>SNG Kayhan 608 and SNG Keckman II 316 - the same basic types</p><p>(griffin/kantharos in rectangle), but with varying details. <i>{end}&quot;</i></p><p><br /></p><p>Here is my pic of the coin...</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]437448[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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