Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 117  –  1 October 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 117

Greek, Roman and Gupta Empire gold coins

Tu, 01.10.2019, from 4:45 PM CEST
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Description

Kings of Macedonia. Alexander III, 336-323 BC, posthumous issue. Stater, Sardes circa 323-319, AV 8.51 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet; bowl decorated with coiled snake. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / [ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ] Nike standing l., holding wreath and stylus; in lower l. field, torch and in lower r. field, A. Price 2633.
Wonderful light reddish tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc

The coin will be featured in the upcoming book: “Apollo to Apollo, The hunt for the divine and eternal beauty”. From the AMA (Ancient Miniature Art) collection.

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Price realized 9'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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