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
The auction is closed.

Description

Tetradrachm, Tarsus circa 155-150, AR 29 mm, 17.00 g. Diademed head of Demetrius I r., with lean features but sagging flesh under chin. Laurel wreath border. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, seated l. on throne supported by tritoness r.; in outer l. field, ΠAY monogram on wing and in outer r. field, ΠA monogram. In exergue, club. CH X, pl. 61, 1523 (this coin). SC 1616.3.
Very rare. A portrait of excellent style perfectly centred on a full flan and with a superb
old cabinet tone. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine

Ex CNG 30, 1994, 197; Ed Waddell 65, 1995, 46 and Stephen Album Rare Coins 47, 2023, 15 sales. From the Gaziantep hoard of 1994.

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 6'000 CHF
Starting price 480 CHF
Estimate 600 CHF
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support