Thrace, Chersonesos: AR hemidrachm 400-350 BC

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  1. AnemicOak

    AnemicOak Coin Hoarder

    Picked this one up a few days ago. I've been looking for awhile trying to find one without to much wear & a lion that was well centered.


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    Thrace, Chersonesos: AR hemidrachm
    400-350 BC

    2.63gm
    12.6mm

    Obv: Forepart of lion right, head reverted
    Rev: Quadripartite incuse square, pellet in one quadrant, palm frond in catecorner quadrant

    BMC Thrace p183 10; McClean 4081
     
    AnemicOak, Feb 7, 2008
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  3. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Stunning historical artifact you have there. Nice coin to boot, LOL... :thumb:

    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Feb 7, 2008
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  4. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    outstanding example, congrats.
     
    Drusus, Feb 7, 2008
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  5. tcore

    tcore Coin Collector

    Very nice example AnemicOak! I really like the detail on the lion and the palm.
     
    tcore, Feb 7, 2008
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  6. acl864

    acl864 Senior Member

    I really like that Lion!

    Andy
     
    acl864, Feb 7, 2008
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  7. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Splendid! Certainly one of the most available examples of archaic coinage.
     
    Ardatirion, Feb 7, 2008
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  8. JonySky

    JonySky Senior Member

    Great coin

    Outstanding example. Much more detail than my own. Congrats on a great find. Jony
     
    JonySky, Feb 8, 2008
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