Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

Gela.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 17.00 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, palmette with flanking tendrils. Rev. CEΛAS Forepart of man-headed bull r. de Luynes 952 (this obverse die). SNG Lockett 771 (this obverse die). Jenkins, Gela 345.
Rare. Of excellent style and struck on a very broad flan with a lovely old cabinet tone.
Obverse, as usual for this type, from a worn die, otherwise good very fine

Ex Clerici sale 1 March 1910, Caprotti, 375. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.

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Price realized 5'500 CHF
Starting price 2'800 CHF
Estimate 3'500 CHF
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