Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 116  –  1 October 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 116

A highly important collection of Greek coins

Tu, 01.10.2019, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

The Derrones
Dodecadrachm circa 480-465, AR 31.06 g. Ox cart driven r. by bearded figure, holding kentron and reins; above, crested Corinthian helmet and below, aphlaston. In exergue, dotted ring. Rev. Trisceles. Svoronos, Hellenism Primitif cf. pl. 1, 12. AMNG cf. pl. 25, 17. Dewing 1015 var. cf. Triton sale XI, 2008, 101 (these dies).
An extremely rare variety of a rare type and among the finest specimens known.
Struck on a broad flan and lightly toned, minor traces of overstriking,
otherwise good extremely fine / extremely fine

Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 84.

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Price realized 20'000 CHF
Starting price 10'000 CHF
Estimate 12'500 CHF
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