Lot 2063
Macedon (Pangaean District), Neapolis, c. 490-480 BC. AR Partitioned Stater (3.74 g). Gorgoneion. Reverse: Incuse. Very Fine.
Since ancient Greek coins had so much buying power, sometimes smaller change was needed in daily transactions. There were many cut, or partitioned, coins found in the Asyut Hoard, showing this procedure that bankers carried out for the parties involved.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Asyut Hoard (part of the group not pictured); ex Wallace Collection.
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| Realized $368 |
