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

Ainos.
Tetradrachm circa 455, AR 16.66 g. Head of Hermes r., wearing brimmed causia. Rev. AINI Goat standing r.; in field r., cult image of Hermes Perpheraius standing r. on wreathed pedestal; before, caduceus. The whole within incuse square. Weber 861 (these dies). Jameson 1047 (this coin). May 70d (this coin illustrated).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A portrait of excellent style
struck in high relief and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine

Ex Hirsch XII, 1904, 134 and Leu 20, 1978, 59 sales. From the Jameson collection and an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.

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Price realized 48'000 CHF
Starting price 16'000 CHF
Estimate 20'000 CHF
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