Ionia, Chios Æ Circa 340-300 BC. Very Rare

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Ionian island of Chios Æ coin, circa 340–300 BC, 17 mm (4.12 g), magistrate Aggeles, sphinx seated left and amphora with XIΩΣ to the right and ΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to the left, with certificate of authenticity.

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*This coin comes with certificate of authenticity*

Greek
ISLANDS off IONIA, Chios. Circa 340-300 BC. Æ (17mm, 4.12 g, 12h). Aggeles, magistrate. Sphinx seated left / Amphora; XIΩΣ to right, ΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to left.; HGC 6, 1149 var.
Very rare - magistrature not listed anywhere
Good Very Fine. Exceptionally well preserved for the issue.



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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with certificate of authenticity*

Greek
ISLANDS off IONIA, Chios. Circa 340-300 BC. Æ (17mm, 4.12 g, 12h). Aggeles, magistrate. Sphinx seated left / Amphora; XIΩΣ to right, ΑΓΓΕΛΗΣ to left.; HGC 6, 1149 var.
Very rare - magistrature not listed anywhere
Good Very Fine. Exceptionally well preserved for the issue.



The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Ionia, Chios
Year/Period and Variation
Circa 340-300 BC. Very Rare
Denomination
Æ
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
PolandVerified
1652
Objects sold
98.9%
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