Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Spring Sale 2020  –  25 May 2020

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Spring Sale 2020

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 25.05.2020, from 1:30 PM CEST
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Description

Sicily, Leontini.
Tetradrachm circa 475, AR 25 mm, 17.03 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rev. ΛE –O – N – TIN – ON retrograde Lion’s head r., with open jaws and tongue protruding; around four barley grains. Rizzo pl. XX, 8 (this obverse die). SNG München 536 (these dies). AMB 347 (these dies). Boehringer, Leontini, 7 (these dies).
Rare and in unusual condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine

Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 37.

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Price realized 6'500 CHF 15 bids
Starting price 2'400 CHF
Estimate 3'000 CHF
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