308. Tyra. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Drachm (5.65 gm). Three-quarter facing head
of Demeter,  slightly left, wearing veil and two grain  ears in hair / Bull
butting left.  SNG BMC  Black Sea 334  (same obverse die).  Toned, nice VF,
good metal quality. Very Rare. ($1000)

A nearly identical obverse type was also used at Kyzikos on an EL Stater
(von Fritze 186), also dated to this same general time period (see Leu
Auktion 77, lot 271 for an enlargement). Obviously one was the prototype
for the other, but which came first is uncertain.

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 308.

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