★ The Tragedy of Hero and Leander ★
TROAS. Abydus. Severus Alexander (222-235). Ae.
Obv: AV K M AV CЄ AΛЄΞANΔPOC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΛAIANΔPOC ABVΔHNΩN.
Leander swimming right across the Hellespont toward tower containing Hero standing left, holding lamp.
SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC -; Asia Minor Coins online -; cf. Gorny & Mosch 125, lot 302 (larger module; realized a hammer of €3,900 in October 2003).
Extremely rare and interesting.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 7.19 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.
Price realized | 1'600 EUR 25 bids |
Starting price | 400 EUR |
Estimate | 500 EUR |