Nomos

Obolos Webauction 17  –  20 December 2020

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 17

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and early Medieval Coins, multiple lots

Su, 20.12.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

CELTIC, Balkan Region. Uncertain mint, copying Histiaia. Circa 2nd century BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 14 mm, 1.99 g, 12 h), a contemporary Celtic imitation. Slightly barbarized vine-wreathed head of nymph Histiaia to right. Rev. [IΣTI]-AIEΩN Nymph seated right on stern of galley decorated with wing; in exergue, two monograms. Cf. BCD Euboia 429, especially for the obverse. An interesting imitation, well-centered and bright. Nearly extremely fine.

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Price realized 140 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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