Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 132  –  30 - 31 May 2022

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 132

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Mo, 30.05.2022, from 6:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 31.05.2022, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

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Tetradrachm circa 475, AR 16.74 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rev. ΛE – O – NT – I – N – ON retrograde Lion's head r., with open jaws and tongue protruding; around four barley grains. Rizzo pl. XXII, 6 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 199 (this obverse die). Gillet 436 (this coin). Rare. Struck on exceptionally fresh metal and with a wonderful light old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 130. From the Charles Gillet collection.

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Price realized 12'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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