Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 29  –  24 - 26 February 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 29

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern Coins

Part I: Sa, 24.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part II: Su, 25.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
Part III: Mo, 26.02.2024, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example ★

LACONIA. Gythium. Caracalla, 198-217. Assarion (Bronze, 22 mm, 4.92 g, 5 h). M AYP ANTⲰNЄΙΝΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΓΥΘЄ/ΑΤWΝ The Dioscuri standing facing, looking at each other, each resting on spear and being flanked by horse. BCD Peloponnesos 973 ( same dies ). Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example. Rough and with some corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Sol Numismatik E-Auction 10, 4 February 2023, 149.

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Price realized 240 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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