★ Ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 15 October 2012, 274 and Numismatic Fine Arts XIV, 29 November 1984, 136 ★
MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 410-390 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 14.81 g, 2 h). ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ Head of Kore to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring, simple necklace and sphendone covered by a veil. Rev. KY-ZI Head of a lion to left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; below, tunny fish to left; behind, pilos. SNG Paris -. Von Fritze II, 23 and pl. V, 27 ( same dies ). A wonderful piece, beautifully toned, perfectly struck and of particularly fine style. Very light porosity , otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Argyros Collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 15 October 2012, 274 and Numismatic Fine Arts XIV, 29 November 1984, 136.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |