Biga Numismatics

Online Auction 7  –  4 December 2021

Biga Numismatics, Online Auction 7

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic Coins

Sa, 04.12.2021, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description

★ THE 2ND KNOWN ★

LYDIA. Blaundus.Pseudo-autonomous issue.(Circa 138-192).Ae.

Obv : Draped bust of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing ivy-wreath.

Rev : BΛA-YNΔE-ΩN.
In three lines within laurel wreath.
RPC IV Online 1199; BMC 44.
EXTREMELY RARE.

Condition : Apparently the 2nd known example.Likely the finest known specimen.No other examples offered at auction.Full details in both sides and bold reliefs.Red-brownish patina.Extremely fine.

Weight : 2.86 gr
Diameter : 15 mm

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Price realized 120 EUR 12 bids
Starting price 10 EUR
Estimate 25 EUR
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