Leu Numismatik

Auction 17  –  31 May 2025

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Leu Numismatik, Auction 17

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

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Description

IBERIA, Gaulish-Iberian Imitations. Late 3rd to 2nd century BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.70 g, 2 h), imitating Iltirtasalir (Lérida/Lleida) or Emporion (Ampurias). Head of Arethousa to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, trident-shaped earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins. Rev. Pegasos flying right; below, wolf (?) standing right; in exergue, uncertain legend ('i[ltirtasalir]' in Celtiberian?). Flesche 78 ( this coin ). Villaronga, Dracmes Ibèriques, Group 5.15, 270 ( same dies ). Very rare. A beautifully toned coin with an incredibly charming reverse. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of C. Flesche, Künker 366, 5 April 2022, 6095 and ex Vico 106, 4 November 2004, 61.

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