Nomos

Auction 18  –  5 May 2019

Nomos, Auction 18

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Su, 05.05.2019, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

BRUTTIUM. Terina. Circa 440-425 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.85 g, 1 h). Head of the nymph Terina to left, wearing ampyx, simple torque and a necklace of pendants; around, olive wreath. Rev. ΤΕΡΙΝΑΙΟΝ Nike seated left on a large hydria, holding a wreath in her right hand and a kerykeion in her left. Holloway & Jenkins 14. HN III 2575. Kunstfreund 75 ( same dies - prior to the die break ). Regling 13 (K/λ). Very attractively toned and with a splendid, serene, classical head of Terina, despite the serious die break over her ear. Die break on the obverse and with a slightly double-struck reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

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Price realized 4'500 CHF
Starting price 1'800 CHF
Estimate 2'250 CHF
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