Illyrian, Dyrrhachium Silver Drachm (No reserve price)






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A silver Illyrian drachm from Dyrrhachium, circa 229–230 BC, depicting a cow suckling her calf on the obverse with Helios above the ΦΙΛΩΝ legend and a double stellate reverse bearing ΔYΡ ME-NI-ΣKOY, weighing 2.76 g and 1.8 cm in diameter; authenticity is original and the piece is in Good condition.
Description from the seller
A fine silver drachm from Dyrrhachium in Illyria, struck under magistrates Philos and Meniskos. The obverse features a cow, standing right, suckling her calf with her head lowered towards the calf, with the head of Helios above the legend. The legend above reads ΦΙΛΩΝ. The reverse displays a double stellate pattern and a legend which reads ΔYΡ ME-NI-ΣΚΟY.
Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Weight: 2.76g
Provenance: Ex London Art Market, acquired 1980s-90s.
Seller's Story
A fine silver drachm from Dyrrhachium in Illyria, struck under magistrates Philos and Meniskos. The obverse features a cow, standing right, suckling her calf with her head lowered towards the calf, with the head of Helios above the legend. The legend above reads ΦΙΛΩΝ. The reverse displays a double stellate pattern and a legend which reads ΔYΡ ME-NI-ΣΚΟY.
Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Weight: 2.76g
Provenance: Ex London Art Market, acquired 1980s-90s.
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