Thrace Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm Lion Incuse Cicada 386-338 BC

Thrace Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm Lion Incuse Cicada 386-338 BC

Lot 531 · Consigned by olbiacabinet

Hammer price $60.00

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.