Leu Numismatik

Auction 5  –  27 October 2019

Leu Numismatik, Auction 5

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic coins

Su, 27.10.2019, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 411-340 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 17 mm, 6.92 g, 7 h). Bearded head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΘAΣION Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right and shooting his bow; before, club; behind his head, monogram; all within linear square. BMC 39. Jameson 2024 ( same dies ). SNG Copenhagen -. West 46. Rare and beautifully toned. A few light old marks, otherwise, very fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the early to mid 20th century.

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Price realized 340 CHF
Starting price 280 CHF
Estimate 350 CHF
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