Nomos

Auction 30  –  6 November 2023

Nomos, Auction 30

Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 06.11.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

THESSALY, Skotussa. Early to mid 4th century BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.60 g, 12 h). Head of youthful, beardless Herakles to left, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. Σ - ΚΟ /ΦΠΑ Forepart of bridled horse to right, his head slightly lowered; all within shallow circular incuse. BCD Thessaly I 1337 ( same dies ). HGC 4, 616. Rogers 541. SNG Copenhagen 255. Very rare. Unusually nice and with an attractive green patina. Good very fine.

From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, ex Nomos 7, 15 May 2013, 77.

This is quite a rare coin, mostly known in very poor condition. It served as a fraction to the more common silver hemidrachms bearing the same types.

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 400 CHF
Estimate 500 CHF
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