Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 124  –  23 June 2021

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 124

A Collection of Greek Coins of a Man in Love with Art, Part III

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Description

Demetrius I Poliorcetes, 306 – 283.   Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 289-288, AR 16.46 g. Diademed and horned head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY Poseidon Pelagaios standing l., r. foot on rock, holding trident in l. hand; monogram to outer l. and outer r. fields. SNG München 1050 (this obverse die). SNG Alpha Bank 952 (this obverse die). Newell 124 (this coin cited and illustrated [incorrect weight listed]).
A portrait of exquisite style struck in high relief and a
superb old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

Ex Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge 20 July 1914, Guzman, 68; Hirsch 167, 1990, 308 and Triton XIV, 2011, 95 sales.

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Price realized 6'000 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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