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Obolos Webauction 19  –  8 May 2021

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 19

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and World Coins

Sa, 08.05.2021, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

CILICIA. Aigeai. Circa 47-29 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28.5 mm, 14.46 g, 12 h), year Iς = 16 = 32-31. Turreted and veiled bust of the Tyche of Aigeai to right; fillet border. Rev. AIΓEAIΩN Athena standing to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on her spear and shield; to left, ΔI and club; in exergue, Iς Δ. Arnold-Biucci, Trésor 54-67 (D4/R11). DCA 355. Houghton & Bendall 4 var. (A3/P-; unlisted reverse die ). Prieur 711. RPC I 4027. SNG BN -. SNG Levante 1655. Obverse particularly well centered and of fine style. Very fine.
From the J.A. Collection, USA.

Of all the obverse dies used to strike the tetradrachms from Aigeai, the one used to strike this coin (Arnold-Biucchi's D4) is arguably of the finest style.

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Starting price 750 CHF
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