AITOLIA. Aitolian League. AR "Triobol" ("Hemidrachm"), Christodoulos forgery from early 20th century. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.

AITOLIA. Aitolian League. AR "Triobol" ("Hemidrachm"), Christodoulos forgery from early 20th century. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.

Svoronos, "Christodoulos the Counterfeiter," 216 (same obverse die); cf. SNG Cop-17 (for prototype). Obverse: Head of Aetolia right, wearing kausia; A to left; Reverse: Kalydonian boar advancing right; monogram below; monogram and spearhead in exergue. An attractively toned and pleasing counterfeit issue made by one of the more infamous forgers of the early 20th century.

Estimate: $75 - $150.

Provenance: Ex: Marian A. Sinton Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 53 - 3/2000) lot # 326.