Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 82  –  20 May 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 82

The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily and The J. FALM Coll...

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The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Messana Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 16.43 g. Slow biga of mules driven l. by female charioteer, holding reins and kentron ; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, two dolphins swimming downwards snout to snout. Rev. Hare springing l.; beneath, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. Above, bird flying l. In exergue, MEΣΣANIΩN. Rizzo pl. XXVII, 7. SNG Lockett 831 (these dies). SNG München 660 (these dies). Caltabiano 622. Well-struck and centred on a very large flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine Ex NAC sale 6, 1993, 71.

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Price realized 17'000 CHF
Starting price 10'000 CHF
Estimate 12'500 CHF
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