Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

SICILY. Segesta. Circa 412/0-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 8.40 g, 12 h). Hound standing to right, with three grain ears in the background. Rev. ΣEΓEΣΤΑΙΟΝ (retrograde) Head of the nymph Segesta to right, with her hair tied in sakkos. HGC 2, 1152. Hurter 195 (V61/R110). Rizzo pl. 62, 11 (same dies). SNG ANS 645 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1187. SNG Oxford 1878 (same dies). A remarkably well-struck, well-centered, toned and most attractive example. Extremely fine.

From the Arethusa Collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Price realized 22'000 CHF
Starting price 1'400 CHF
Estimate 1'750 CHF
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