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

Lokris. Lokris Opuntii. Circa 350 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 12.06 g, 6 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves and triple-pendant earring. Rev. ΟΠΟΝ - ΤΙΩΝ Ajax, nude but for helmet, moving right, holding short sword in his right hand and, in his left, shield adorned with a serpent on the inside; below, on ground, two spears: one lying to right and the other to left. BCD 42. Delbridge 95 (this piece not listed). A lovely coin of fine style, nicely toned. Ancient scratches on both sides, especially the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine. Ex Parsy, 11 October 2011, 47, and from an old French collection.

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Price realized 6'500 CHF
Starting price 5'200 CHF
Estimate 6'500 CHF
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