Nomos

Auction 28  –  22 May 2023

Nomos, Auction 28

Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 22.05.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

LUCANIA. Thourioi. Circa 400-350 BC. Distater (Silver, 26 mm, 15.89 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing a crested Attic helmet adorned with Skylla raising her right hand as if to shade her eyes as she looks off in the distance; in the field to right, between the end of the crest and the back of Athena's neck, Δ. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull, with a lashing tail and head lowered, charging to right; in exergue, river fish swimming to right. HN III 1804. Noe D 4 ( same dies ). SNG Lockett 489 (= Noe D 4e). Rare. With a head of Athena done in a noble and fine style. Toned. Obverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, good very fine/extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed prior to 2005.

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Price realized 4'800 CHF
Starting price 3'600 CHF
Estimate 4'500 CHF
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