Bertolami Fine Arts

Auction 87  –  14 - 15 December 2020

Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 87

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Mo, 14.12.2020, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 15.12.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

The Carthaginians in the Mediterranean, Campania, Capua, occupation of Hannibal, Gold Drachm, ca. 216-211 BC; AV (g 4,18; mm 15; h 3); Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) or Ceres l., wearing corn-wreath, Rv. Nike driving biga r., holding goad; in ex. K retrograde. HNItaly 479 (the attribution to Capua is not certain); SNG ANS 145; British Museum 1919,1120.19 = Weber 288 (same dies).
Of the highest rarity, only the third specimen known. A legendary coin well struck in a high relief on a solid gold flan. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc.

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Price realized 24'000 GBP
Starting price 16'000 GBP
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