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

Macedonia, under the Romans.
Aesillas quaestor, tetradrachm circa 90, AR 16.80 g. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Deified head of Alexander r.; in l. field, B reverted. Rev. AESILLAS Cista, club, sella and Q. All within wreath. Bauslaugh, ANS NS 22, 15A-85, 13d (this coin). Pozzi 1004 (this coin). SNG Lockett 1542 (this coin). SNG Fitzwilliams 2346 (these dies).
A very elegant portrait of excellent Hellenistic style struck in high relief on a
very broad flan. Superb old cabinet tone and good extremely fine

Ex Sotheby 9 May 1904, 153; Hirsch XX, 1907, 226; Naville I, 1921, Pozzi, 1004; Glendining 12 February 1958, Lockett, 1408 sales. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.

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Price realized 5'000 CHF
Starting price 2'400 CHF
Estimate 3'000 CHF
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