Nomos

Auction 17  –  26 October 2018

Nomos, Auction 17

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins, European Medals

Fr, 26.10.2018, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION. Berge (previously identified as either Lete or Siris). Circa 525-480 BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 10.07 g), probably minted c. 525-500. Satyr standing right, grasping, with his right hand, the right arm of a nymph fleeing to right; to left and right, above and below between them, four large pellets. Rev. Mill-sail incuse square. SNG ANS 948. Svoronos 9a = pl. VII, 7 (this coin, from the Mathey Collection). Well centered and clear with a pleasing old cabinet toning. Good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 45, 18 March 1998, 154, Classical Numismatic Group 42, 29 May 1997, 203, Sternberg XXIV, 19 November 1990, 48, Sternberg XI, 20 November 1981, 72, and Glendining & Co., 4 October 1972, 107, from the Mathey Collection, Feuardent Frères, 9-10 June 1913, 167 (but unillustrated).

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Price realized 5'500 CHF
Starting price 2'000 CHF
Estimate 2'500 CHF
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