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Lot 2. Emporion AR Drachm, 241-218 BC
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eAuction #17, Lot 2. Estimate: CHF 750.00
Emporion, Spain. AR Drachm (18-20 mm, 4.63 g), 241-218 BC.
Obv. Head of Arethusa right, three dolphins around.
Rev. Pegasos flying right, its head depicted as a small seated figure (Kabeiros?), EMΠOPITΩN below.
CNH 15; SNG BM Spain 16.
Rare. Beautiful style. Old collection toning and good very fine.
Emporion was founded around 600 BC (northeast of modern Barcelona) as a rather small colony of Massalia but gained importance after the Romans used it as stronghold and army depot in the second Punic War. Its pre-roman silver coinage is rare.
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