Samos (BC 404-385) Tetradrachm

ca 404-385 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.72g). Hegesianax, magistrate. Facing lion's scalp / Forepart of bull right; branch behind, ΗΓΗΣΙΑΝΑΞ above, monogram in circle below. Good VF, attractively toned, well-centered. Ex Hess-Leu 49 (4/1971), lot 214; Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13, 2/1935), lot 1306.

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City/Mint name:	Samos
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Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Barron Class X, 130b (A59/P125 - this coin); BMC Ionia p. 362, 134; SNG Cop. 1688; Hecatomnus (Meadows) p. 106, 13 (same obv die)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 67 (9/2004), lot 714 (est. $7,500; unsold)
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Date added:	Apr 10, 2005
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