Nomos

Auction 26  –  21 May 2023

Nomos, Auction 26

Ancient Greek Silver Fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille

Su, 21.05.2023, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 408/7-390 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12 mm, 1.79 g, 1 h). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. [Ρ] - Ο /Δ - [Ι] Head of the nymph Rhodos to right, her hair bound in a sakkos; all within an incuse square. Ashton, Coinage, 11. Ashton, Earliest, 18 (E1/F1). BMC 9. BMFA 2035 = HNO 671, 1 (temp, same dies ). Rare. Well-centered and toned. Reverse struck off-center from a broken die, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.

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Price realized 750 CHF
Starting price 360 CHF
Estimate 450 CHF
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