Aenus. Tetradrachm circa 463/2-462/1, AR 16.35 g. Head of Hermes r., wearing causia with pelleted rim; on bowl, AINI. Rev. AN – T – I – A – ΔΑΣ Goat standing r. within linear frame; in outer r. field, horned and naked Pan, standing r. on base, raising l. hand and r. holding pedum. All within incuse square. AMNG 279, 10. Gulbenkian 453. De Sartagis 167 (this coin). Gillet 815 (this coin). May 91e (this coin).
A very rare variety. Of excellent style and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Minor area
of porosity on cheek, otherwise good very fine
Ex Hirsch XXI, 16 November 1908, Consul E. Weber, 862 and Leu 82, 2001, 130 sales. From the Gillet, De Sartiges and Harald Salvesen collections.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |