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, Ake-Ptolemaïs 144-143 (year 169), AR 27 mm, 13.54 g. Diademed and draped bust of Antiochus VI r. Dotted border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ANTIOXOY Eagle, wings closed, standing l. on thunderbolt, behind barley stalk; in l. field, ΘΞP, in r. field, monogram and between the legs, AΓ monogram. DCA 179. HGC 9, 1033 (this coin). SC 2022.1a (this coin illustrated).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Old cabinet tone,
minor marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid 100, 1998, 281 and NAC 23, 2002, 1291 sales.

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Price realized 8'500 CHF
Starting price 2'400 CHF
Estimate 3'000 CHF
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