Sinope
Tetradrachm circa 330-300, AR 17.09 g. Head of Sinope r., wearing mural crown. Rev. ΣΙΝΩΠΕΩΝ Apollo seated r. on omphalos, holding lyre; in r. field, Α / Μ on ΑΡ in monogram. SNG von Aulock 6860 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An attractive portrait
of excellent Hellenistic style struck in high relief on fresh metal.
Lovely iridescent tone, traces of die shift on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 3, 2011, 107. From the H.S. von Aulock collection.
Price realized | 26'000 CHF |
Starting price | 20'000 CHF |
Estimate | 25'000 CHF |