Nomos

Auction 19  –  17 November 2019

Nomos, Auction 19

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Su, 17.11.2019, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 478-465 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.19 g), c. 470. Lion, pouncing to right, attacking bull, collapsing to left with head turned back to right; above, Θ to the right of the bull's horn; below bull, base of pellets between plain lines; in exergue, floral ornament. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces. Desneux 78 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 9. Tselekas, 203 ( same dies ). Lightly toned and struck in high relief on a particularly broad flan. Some die rust around the bull's tail, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Bavaria Collection, formed prior to 2005.

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Price realized 4'200 CHF
Starting price 3'600 CHF
Estimate 4'500 CHF
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