Ionia, Kolophon Hemiobol 525-500 BC (No reserve price)
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Ancient silver hemiobol from Kolophon, Ionian region, dating to 525–500 BC, weighing 0.29 g, with obverse showing a head of Apollo left and a quadripartite incuse square on the reverse.
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Ionia, Kolophon.
525-500 BC.
Hemiobol (Silver, 6.56 mm, 0.29 g).
Obv: Archaic head of Apollo left.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square.
Reference: SNG Kayhan I 342. SNG von Aulock 1808.
Kolophon, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League, was a prosperous center between Ephesos and Smyrna, known for trade, horses, resin, and a strong cavalry. It fostered early Greek poetry, notably through Mimnermos, and was associated with Apollo’s oracle at Klaros. Political instability and conquest, especially by Lysimachos, led to its decline and the relocation of inhabitants to Ephesos.
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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Ionia, Kolophon.
525-500 BC.
Hemiobol (Silver, 6.56 mm, 0.29 g).
Obv: Archaic head of Apollo left.
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square.
Reference: SNG Kayhan I 342. SNG von Aulock 1808.
Kolophon, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League, was a prosperous center between Ephesos and Smyrna, known for trade, horses, resin, and a strong cavalry. It fostered early Greek poetry, notably through Mimnermos, and was associated with Apollo’s oracle at Klaros. Political instability and conquest, especially by Lysimachos, led to its decline and the relocation of inhabitants to Ephesos.
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Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records.
II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution.
III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order.
IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.
Seller's Story
Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Ionia, Kolophon
Year/period and variation
525-500 BC
Denomination
Hemiobol
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
0.29 g
