Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1

Lot: 162

       IONIA: Magnesia on the Meander. Ca. 155-145 BC. AR 
       octobol (5.52 gm).

       IONIA. Magnesia on the Meander. Ca. 155-145 BC. Silver 
       octobol (5.52 gm). Helmeted, cuirassed warrior on horse 
       rearing right, holding couched spear, D below / 
       MAGNHTWN, bull butting left, in exergue magistrates' 
       name DIONUSIOS / DHMHTRIOU, all within meander border. 
       Kinns, Kraay-Mørkholm Essays, p. 144, pl. xl, 15. An 
       exquisite little gem. Mint state 

       Ex Lanz 102, 28 May 2001, lot 267; ex Garrett Collection 
       (NFA-Bank Leu, Garrett sale II, 16-18 October 1984, lot 
       266); ex Clarence S. Bement Collection (Naville-Ars 
       Classica VII, 23 June 1924, lot 1458); ex Theodor Prowe 
       Collection (Egger 46, 11 May 1914, lot 949); ex Hirsch 
       XVI, 6 December 1906, lot 636. 
       Estimated Value: $ 2,250 

...Sold for $2,200 USD [ approx 1672 EUR, 1166 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
     and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).