377. ILLYRIA, Apollonia. Circa 200-30 BC. AR Drachm (3.25 gm). Cow suckling
calf left;  grain ear  in exergue, magistrate  AIBATIOS /  The Nymphaeum of
Apollonia ablaze;  lagobolon below, magistrate  CARHNOS. Dewing 1426. Toned
Fine, reverse slightly off center. Very rare. ($150)

The Nymphaeum of Apollonia was not a building but a rock which was said to
emit flames.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 377.
 
 Lot sold for $165.


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