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).