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

Demetrius II first reign, 146 – 138
Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in eastern Cilicia circa 141-140 (year 172), AR 16.69 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛAΔE – ΛΦOY NIKATOPO – Σ Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in his r. hand, l. hand on bow set on ground to r.; in l. field, monogram and in r. field, [two monograms]. In exergue, [B]OP. CSE 411. SC 1899.2. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A spectacular portrait struck in very high relief and a lovely old cabinet tone. An almost invisible metal flaw on the cheek bone, otherwise good extremely fine Ex Tkalec sale 25 October 1996, 64.

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Price realized 10'000 CHF
Starting price 6'400 CHF
Estimate 8'000 CHF
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