Nomos

Auction 20  –  10 July 2020

Nomos, Auction 20

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Fr, 10.07.2020, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

Sicily
Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 330-305 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.13 g, 1 h). Charioteer, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left, driving galloping quadriga to left; above, Nike flying right to crown the charioteer. Rev. RŠMLQRT in Punic. Head of Tanit to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins. Jenkins, Punic 55 (O19/R42). A superb example, beautifully toned and struck. Struck on a very tight flan. Extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Münzen & Medaillen (DE) 2, 27 March 1998, 21.

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Price realized 3'200 CHF
Starting price 2'800 CHF
Estimate 3'500 CHF
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