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

SKYTHIA. Olbia. Circa 350-330 BC. (Bronze, 66 mm, 106.50 g, 12 h), cast, as an "aes grave". Head of Demeter facing, wearing grain ear wreath and pendant necklace. Rev. OΛBIH Sea eagle standing left, with spread wings and head to left, on dolphin swimming to left; below dolphin, on a raised area, retrograde Β. Anokhin 235. Karyshkovskij p. 400, Таб. VI=C, 2. SNG BM Black Sea 390-2 var (no control letter). SNG Stancomb 348 var (differing control letter). Very rare. A bold, sharp cast of superb quality, and with a dark blackish-green and red patina. Very minor casting faults, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of A. Shubs, Triton XVI, 8 January 2013, 39.

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Price realized 7'500 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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