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

Acarnania, Leucas
Drachm circa 380-350, AR 2.76 g. Pegasus flying r.; below, Λ. Rev. Head of Aphrodite facing, turned slightly r., wearing a pearl necklace; in r. field, retrograde Σ. Traité II, IV p. 78, 157 and pl. CCLXXVI, 15-16. BMC 115. BCD Akarnanien und Aetolien 211 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest
specimens known. Struck in high relief and with a wonderful iridescent tone,
minor flan crack at twelve o'clock on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex M&M GmbH, 2007, BCD, 211 and Nomos 3, 2011, 77 sales.

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Price realized 18'000 CHF
Starting price 8'000 CHF
Estimate 10'000 CHF
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