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Auction 3089  –  21 - 23 January 2021

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3089

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 21.01.2021, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 22.01.2021, from 1:00 AM CET
Part 3: Fr, 22.01.2021, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 4: Sa, 23.01.2021, from 1:00 AM CET
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Description

CARIAN SATRAPS. Pixodarus (ca. 341/-336/5 BC). AR didrachm (22mm, 6.91 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Laureate bust of Apollo facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side, cloak fastened around neck / ΠIΞΩΔAPOY, Zeus standing right, bipennis in right hand over shoulder, scepter in left. Konuk, Coin Hoards IX, 36c. SNG Copenhagen 596-7. SNG von Aulock 2375-6. Stunning high-relief obverse, with contrasting rainbow toning which serves to bring the portrait to life.

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Price realized 2'800 USD
Starting price 1'000 USD
Estimate 2'000 USD
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