Nomos

Auction 23  –  30 November 2021

Nomos, Auction 23

Ancient and European Coins and Medals, including a specialized collection of ...

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Description

Anonymous, c. 225-214/212 BC. Quadrigatus (Silver, 23 mm, 6.72 g, 7 h), Rome. Laureate janiform head of the Dioscouri; with a broad face and separated sideburns. Rev. Jupiter, holding scepter in his left hand and preparing to hurl his thunderbolt from his right, standing right in a quadriga, which is driven to the right by Victory who stands beside him; below, tablet inscribed with ROMA in incuse letters. Crawford 28/3. Sydenham 64a. RBW 64. A lovely example, lightly toned and struck on a broad flan. Extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2000.

Lustrous and struck on a broad flan

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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