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THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES. The Orreskioi. AR Stater (9.28 g). Circa 500-490 BC.

Obverse: [OPHSKIΩN] retrograde centaur facing right holding a protesting nymph in his arms; above, pellet (outside flan).

Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.

Provenance: Ex Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn, Auction 107, Lot 751.

Notes: Extremely rare and exhibiting exquisite archaic artistry.

Référence : Cf. Svoronos, Hellénisme Primitif, pl. V, 18. Cf. Traitè pl. 46, 6. Kraay-Hirmer 375. SNG ANS 978.

Collection : Ex Virgo Ancients | Consigned

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