Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 84/2  –  21 May 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 84/2

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Th, 21.05.2015, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

Greek Coins Syracuse Tetradrachm signed by Parmenides circa 395, AR 17.21 g. Fast quadriga, about to turn l., driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, barley ear. Rev. Head of Arethusa l., wearing ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, triple-pendant earrings and necklace. Below neck truncation, PAPME; around, three dolphins, a fourth is emerging from neck truncation. Jameson 836 (these dies). Tudeer 77. Very rare. Of lovely style, as usual weakly struck on obverse, otherwise good very fine From a private Australian collection.

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Price realized 7'500 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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