Nomos

Auction 16  –  10 May 2018

Nomos, Auction 16

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Th, 10.05.2018, from 6:30 PM CEST
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Description

Thessaly. Dia. Mid 4th century BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 16 mm, 2.23 g, 7 h). Head of Zeus right, wearing tainia; thunderbolt behind neck. Rev. ΔIA–ΩИ Hera seated to left, her feet on a footstool, holding a phiale in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; below throne, Δ. BCD Thessaly II 64 (same dies). Demetriadi 2, (O1/R2), but as Dion in Macedonia. Rogers -. Very rare. Attractive black and green patina. Good very fine. From a German collection, acquired prior to 2010. This is one of the great rarities of the Thessalian series: less than 5 or 6 pieces from Dia have ever appeared on the market.

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Price realized 460 CHF
Starting price 360 CHF
Estimate 450 CHF
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