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

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Hemidrachm circa 394-367, AR 16 mm, 2.96 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Σ – KO Forepart of horse grazing r.; all within circular incuse. Traité IV, 627 and pl. CCXV, 7 (this coin). Jameson 1108 (this coin). Moustaka 162 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 252 (trihemiobol). SNG München 179 (this obverse die). BCD Thessaly I, 1336 (this coin). In exceptional condition for the issue. A portrait of fine style struck on a broad flan and a lovely old cabinet tone. Surface slightly porous, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Leu-M&M 3 December 1965, Niggeler, 264; Leu 36, 1985, 120 and Nomos 4, 2011, BCD, 1336 sales. From the Jameson collection.

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Price realized 11'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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