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, Mallus circa 146-145, AR 30 mm, 15.10 g. Diademed head of Alexander I r.; behind, M. Dotted border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] – AΛEΞANΔP[OY] – ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡ[ΟΣ] – ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Cult figure of Athena Magarsia standing facing on basis, wearing aegis, arms outstretched, holding spear; above each shoulder, rosette and in outer fields, monograms. SC –, cf. 1779 (for type and legend).
Of the highest rarity, apparently a unique variety and only the second known tetradrachm
of Alexander I Balas from the mint of Mallus. Minor marks and minor areas of
corrosion in field and on the edge, otherwise about very fine

Ex Triton XXV, 2022, 327 and Roma Numismatics XXVII, 2023, 382 sales.

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Price realized 1'800 CHF
Starting price 1'000 CHF
Estimate 1'250 CHF
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