Leu Numismatik

Auction 11  –  14 May 2022

Leu Numismatik, Auction 11

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins

Sa, 14.05.2022, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ In exceptional condition for the issue ★

CENTRAL GAUL. Sequani. 3rd century BC. 1/4 Stater (Gold, 13 mm, 2.00 g, 1 h), imitating Lysimachos and Philip II of Macedon. Celticized diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. Celticized charioteer driving biga to right, holding reins in his left hand and kentron in his right; below the horses, lyre; below, imitative legend formed out of >, wheel, I, hook, wreath and X. Allen, SNR 53 (1974), pl. 16, 203-205 var. (differing symbols). DT 3030. LT 5322. Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Very well struck and unusually complete, a most attractive example. Light scratch on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed over two generations, Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1020, ex Leu 79, 31 October 2000, 100, and from the collection of T. Voltz, Auctiones 25, 19 June 1995, 1281.

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Price realized 4'200 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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