Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 126  –  17 November 2021

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 126

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

We, 17.11.2021, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

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Tetradrachm circa 450, AR 17.02 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. LEO – NTI – NO – N Lion's head r., with jaws open and tongue protruding; around, four barley grains. Rizzo pl. XXII, 23 (these dies). Gulbenkian 213. SNG ANS 222. Boehringer, Studies Price, 42 (this reverse die).
An extremely rare die combination with an interesting portrait of Apollo and a very
powerful lion's head. Struck on excellent metal and with a superb old cabinet
tone. Struck on a narrow flan, otherwise good extremely fine

Ex Leu 33, 1983, 227 and New York XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 137 sales.

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