Nomos

Auction 29  –  5 November 2023

Nomos, Auction 29

Ancient Greek Silver Fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille Part II

Su, 05.11.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

THRACE. Maroneia. Circa 398/7-386/5 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.69 g, 6 h). Facing head of a Gorgon with extended tongue . Rev. Μ - Α / [Ρ] - Ω Bunch of grapes; all within an incuse square. HGC 3, II, 1539. Cf. Schönert-Geiss, Maroneia, 355. Surprisingly pleasing and dramatic, with a dark patina as found. Some flatness on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Münzen und Medaillen FPL 505, November-December 1987, 59.

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Starting price 160 CHF
Estimate 200 CHF
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