Astarte

Auction 23  –  28 - 29 October 2024

Astarte, Auction 23

Coins and Medals

Part I: Mo, 28.10.2024, from 2:30 PM CET
Part II: Tu, 29.10.2024, from 2:30 PM CET
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Description

★ Exceptional state of preservation ★

Calabria. Tarentum, Time of Cleonymus. Circa 302 BC. Third Stater (Gold, 13.30 mm, 2.85 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. Taras (?) holding trident and reins, driving biga prancing right; above and below, star and dolphin. Fischer-Bossert G67 (V54/R67). Vlasto 19 (same dies). HN Italy 953. SNG ANS –; SNG Lloyd –; BMC 21. Jameson 227 = Warren 47. De Luynes 255. Sartiges 26 (all from the same dies). A magnificent specimen characterized by a refined style and sharp, shiny reliefs. A coin in an exceptional state of preservation. Virtually as struck and almost FDC. Very Rare.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

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Price realized 19'000 CHF 10 bids
Starting price 7'000 CHF
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