Leu Numismatik

Auction 4  –  25 May 2019

Leu Numismatik, Auction 4

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

Sa, 25.05.2019, from 10:30 AM CEST
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Description

★ Apparently unpublished and unique ★

LYDIA. Sardis. Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 17.44 g, 11 h), Cornelius Vettianus, strategos. IOYΛIA CЄBACTH Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. ЄΠI CTPA KOP OYЄTTIANOY // CAPΔIANΩN B / NЄΩKOPΩN Emperor on horseback right, holding javelin in his right hand; below horse, captive to right, wearing Phrygian cap; behind to left, shield. BMC -. Cf. CNG E-Auction 201 (2008), 245 (smaller module and cruder style) Imhoof-Blumer. LS -. Johnston, Greek -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Leypold -. SNG München -. SNG Tübingen -. SNG von Aulock -. Winterhur -. Apparently unpublished and unique. A very well struck coin with a beautiful portrait. Minor area of weakness on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Hirsch 217, 27 September 2001, 1982 (with original ticket and expertly cleaned since).

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Price realized 650 CHF
Starting price 400 CHF
Estimate 500 CHF
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