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

Pharsalus
Drachm signed by the artist TH circa 420-350, AR 5.93 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Thessalian helmet; TH, behind neck-guard. Rev. Φ – Α / Ρ – Σ Cloaked warrior on horseback r., wearing petasus, holding mace over shoulder; in exergue, TH. Lavva 82 (V42/R47). SNG Lockett 1604 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 3920 (these dies). BCD Thessaly I, 1284 (this reverse die). BCD Thessaly II, 638 (these dies).
A finely detailed reverse composition of fine style. Wonderful
iridescent tone and extremely fine / good extremely fine

Ex CNG mail bid 73, 2006, 196 and NAC 59, 2011, 587 sales.

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Price realized 10'000 CHF
Starting price 4'800 CHF
Estimate 6'000 CHF
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