Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Apparently the second and finest known known example ★

THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION. Uncertain. Late 6th-5th century. Drachm (?) (Silver, 17 mm, 6.50 g). Wheel with four spokes. Rev. Rough incuse square. Classical Numismatic Group 103 (2016), 112. Rosen -. Tzamalis -, cf. 77 (hemiobol). Of the highest rarity, apparently the second and finest known known example. Some horn silver and minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

This extremely rare coin type is reminiscent of the famous 'Wappenmünzen' from Athens. However, the distinctive reverse incuse and the unusual weight standard suggest an origin from the Thracian-Macedonian region.

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Price realized 1'200 CHF
Starting price 250 CHF
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