Thrace Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm Lion Incuse Cicada 386-338 BC
Lot 032 · Consigned by olbiacabinet
Hammer price $70.00
Description
Ancient Greek. Thrace, Chersonesos, circa 386-338 BC.
AR Hemidrachm.
Obv: Forepart of a lion right, head turned back to left.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet over AΓ ligate monogram and cicada in opposite sunken quarters.
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 12.9 mm
Condition: Please refer to photos for full condition.
A classic silver hemidrachm from Thrace, Chersonesos, featuring the well-known lion forepart obverse and quadripartite incuse reverse. This attractive type is especially collectible for its compact archaic-style design and varied reverse symbols.