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Boeotarch

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Boeotian shield.

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Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern, Archaic Theta in center.

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Boeotia: Thebes. AR Stater. Struck circa 480-460 B.C. (19 mm, 12.02 gm).
Obverse: Boeotian shield.
Reverse: Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern, Q in center.
S.1783, Myron Hoard [Pl.A, 14, BMC 4, BCD 3540, SNG Fitz 2905, ACNAC Rosen 179, HGC 4, 1308
7mm thick! Heavy for such a small flan!
Lovely toning forming

Obverse Boeotian shield.
Reverse Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern, Archaic Theta in center.
ID(s) S.1783, Myron Hoard [Pl.A, 14, BMC 4, BCD 3540, SNG Fitz 2905, ACNAC Rosen 179, HGC 4, 1308
Weight 12.02g
Diameter 19.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 480 BC - 460 BC
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