Live auction - bgr_643553 - EPIRUS - EPIROTE LEAGUE Drachme
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 350 € |
| Price : | 175 € |
| Maximum bid : | 175 € |
| End of the sale : | 26 January 2021 14:16:00 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Drachme
Date: c. 196-168 AC
Mint name / Town : Dodone, Épire
Metal : silver
Diameter : 19,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 4,58 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Très bel aigle. Portrait à l’usure régulière. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse description : Tête de Zeus de Dodone à droite couronnée d'épis, un monogramme au-dessous ; grènetis circulaire perlé.
Reverse
Reverse description : Aigle debout à droite sur un foudre ; le tout dans une couronne de chêne.
Reverse legend : APEI//RWTAN
Reverse translation : (des Épirotes).
Historical background
EPIRUS - EPIROTE LEAGUE
(3rd - 1st century BC)
The Epirote coinage did not survive the arrival of the Romans. Paul-Émile had more than 150,000 inhabitants of the region sold as slaves to punish the Epirotes for having been the allies of Perseus of Macedonia.
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sell
Full data
cgbfr.com numismatists
