Artemide Aste

Auction LXI  –  4 - 5 May 2024

Artemide Aste, Auction LXI

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins, Medals

Part 1: Sa, 04.05.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 05.05.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

Sicily. Akragas. AR Tetradrachm. Silanos, magistrate, c. 407 BC. Obv. Nike, holding kentron in extended right hand, reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, AKPAΓ/ANTIN-ON in two lines on tablet (partially retrograde, last two letters outside tablet); club left in exergue. Rev. Two eagles standing left on dead hare below, the closest eagle with wings closed and head raised, the further eagle with wings spread and head lowered; ΣIΛA-NOΣ along left edge. HGC 2 86; SNG ANS 1000; SNG Lloyd -; Seltman, Engravers 16 (dies J/o); Basel –; Dewing 565; Gillet 356; Gulbenkian 170; McClean 2041; Rizzo pl. III, 3 (all from the same dies). AR. 17.11 g. 28.00 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known. A masterpiece of Siculo-Greek art. Light grey tone with warm hues, minor traces of cleaning. Lightly porous surface. About EF. Ex Artemide LIX, 2023, 167.

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Price realized 10'500 EUR
Starting price 10'000 EUR
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