Nomos

Auction 23  –  30 November 2021

Nomos, Auction 23

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

Tu, 30.11.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Anonymous, c. 225-214/212 BC. Quadrigatus (Silver, 23 mm, 6.68 g, 6 h), Rome. Laureate janiform head of the Dioscouri; with tall, narrow heads and partially joined sideburns. Rev. Jupiter, holding scepter and thunderbolt, standing right in a quadriga, which is driven to right by Victory who stands beside him; below, raised tablet with ROMA in incuse letters. Crawford 30/1 and pl.VI, 8-9. Sydenham 64b. A very elegant, well-struck and well-centered piece of great beauty. Good extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2000.

Beautiful rendering of Jupiter driving a quadriga

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