Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 149  –  2 December 2024

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 149

The Medicus Collection of Hellenistic Coins

Mo, 02.12.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Tetradrachm, Seleucia on the Tigris circa 161-150, AR 30 mm, 16.48 g. Diademed head of Demetrius I r.; behind, monogram. Fillet border. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY – ΣΩTHPOΣ Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, seated l. on throne supported by tritoness r.; in outer l. field, monogram and palm branch. Dotted border. CSE 997 (this coin). SNG Spaer –. SC 1690.3 (this coin cited).
Very rare. Struck on a very broad flan and with a light iridescent tone. Good very fine

Ex Frank L. Kovacs 13, 1998, 73 and CNG 64, 2003, 392 sales. From the Arthur Houghton collection.

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Price realized 2'750 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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