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, Tarsus circa 143-142, AR 30 mm, 16.34 g. Diademed head of Antiochus VI r. Fillet border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣ[ΟΥ] Garlanded altar with baldachin under which Sandan standing r. on back of horned, winged lion-griffin r. Below, two monograms. SC 1996 var. (different monograms).
A unique variety of an extremely rare issue, apparently known in only three
specimens. Surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine

Ex Nomos sale 17, 2018, 217.

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Price realized 2'000 CHF
Starting price 2'000 CHF
Estimate 2'500 CHF
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