Lot 4065
Boeotia, Federal Coinage, c. 288-244 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.69 g). Laureate head right of Zeus (Poseidon?). Reverse: Poseidon seated left on throne decorated with shield; Poseidon holds dolphin and trident. Jameson 2065 (this reverse die); cf. BMC 63. Extremely rare. Obverse struck in high relief; Choice Very Fine.
Fewer than ten tetradrachms are known of this coin type minted by Demetrios Poliorketes.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
Ex Triton VIII (11 I 05), lot 298.
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