Numismatik Naumann

Auction 79  –  7 July 2019

Numismatik Naumann, Auction 79

Ancient and World Coins

Su, 07.07.2019, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Extremely Rare Issue from Miletopolis ★

MYSIA. Miletopolis. Ae (2nd-1st centuries BC).

Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: MIΛΗΤΟΠOΛITΩN.
Two owls standing facing one another, each with head facing.

Cf. SNG BN 1302-4 (two owls with one head).

Extremely rare issue with two separate owls, as they are usually depicted with a conjoined facing head.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 8.83 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.

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Price realized 85 EUR 2 bids
Starting price 80 EUR
Estimate 100 EUR
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