Uncertain (BC 450-400) Dynast 1 - Tetartemorion

ca 480-450 BC. AR Tetartemorion (5mm, 0.15g). Head of a roaring lion left / Symbol within incuse square. Near VF, porous. Rare.

Both cited examples are larger denominations, presumably obols. The Rosen specimen has the lionâ€™s head facing right, while the obverse of the Kayhan example is largely obliterated.

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City/Mint name:	Uncertain Greek
Keywords:	silver / classical
References:	Rosen 406 var.; SNG Kayhan 746 var.
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 278 (4/2012), lot 127 ($60 + comm)
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