Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 125  –  23 - 24 June 2021

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 125

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Germanic Migration Coins

Part 1: We, 23.06.2021, from 5:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Th, 24.06.2021, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa.   Tetradrachm "mint of the Camp" circa 320-300, AR 16.92 g. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, earring and necklace, below the chin, cockle shell; around, four dolphins. Rev. Horse's head l.; behind, palm tree with date clusters. Below neck truncation, 'mmhnt in Punic characters. SNG Fitzwilliam 1488 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 85 (these dies). Jenkins Punic Sicily III, 163.
A portrait of the finest style struck on exceptionally fresh metal and with a
wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

Ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 2012, 94: Gorny & Mosch 228, 2015, 44 (cover coin) and NAC 96, 2016, 1036 sales. Privately purchased from Ratto in February 1945.

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Price realized 20'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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