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

PHOENICIA. Byblos. 'Ozba'al (Uzzbaal), circa 400-376. 1/16 Shekel (Silver, 11 mm, 0.80 g, 3 h). Galley to left, with lion's head on the prow and two hoplites on board; below, hippocamp to left; above back, 'Z (in Phoenician). Rev. 'ZB'L MLK GBL, (= 'Ozba'al, king of Gebal ) Lion attacking a bull collapsing to left. E&E-B Series IV.2.2. HGC 10, 134 ( but there slightly misdescribed ). Very well-centered and nicely struck. Nearly extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Münzen und Medaillen FPL 505, November/December 1987, 99.

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Price realized 650 CHF
Starting price 240 CHF
Estimate 300 CHF
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