Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auctions 99 & 100 - Part I  –  29 May 2017

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auctions 99 & 100 - Part I

The George W. La Borde Collection of Roman Aurei – Part II, and an important ...

Mo, 29.05.2017, from 1:15 PM CEST
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Gela. Tetradrachm circa 420-415, AR 17.44 g. Slow quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown the horses. Rev. ΓEΛAΣ Forepart of man-headed bull (the river-god Gelas) r. SNG ANS 93 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1000 (these dies). Jenkins 473.
Rare. A superb reverse perfectly struck in the finest Classical style. The obverse,
as usual, from a worn die, otherwise good extremely fine

Ex Nomos FPL 3, 2010, 11 and NAC sale 64, 2012, 682.

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Price realized 22'000 CHF
Starting price 12'000 CHF
Estimate 15'000 CHF
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