Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 140  –  7 November 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 140

Greek Coins

Tu, 07.11.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

Tarentum
Stater, struck under Alexander son of Neoptolemos circa 332, AR 22 mm, 10.83 g. Head of Zeus Dodonaios r., wearing oak wreath; below neck, Γ. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ / ΤΟΥ ΝΕΟΠΤΟΛΕΜΟΥ Thunderbolt. Jameson 1122 (these dies). Ward 460 (these dies). Dewing 1438. de Sartiges 230. Vlasto, Alexander Group D, 9. Extremely rare. A pleasant specimen of this historically important and fascinating issue. A bold portrait struck on a very broad flan with a lovely old cabinet tone. Minor marks on obverse, otherwise good very fine

Ex J. Vinchon sale 14 April 1984, Comtesse de Béhague, 114.

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Price realized 22'000 CHF
Starting price 12'000 CHF
Estimate 15'000 CHF
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