Nomos

Obolos Webauction 37  –  17 - 18 May 2025

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 37

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, World Coins and The Prof. James M. Collier Collection

Part 1: Sa, 17.05.2025, from 4:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 18.05.2025, from 4:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios II, 367-357 BC. (Bronze, 22 mm, 11.07 g, 1 h), 'Kainon' issue, circa 360-340. Griffin springing to left. Rev. KAINON Horse galloping to left, with trailing rein. Campana 1. CNS I, p. 249, 1. HGC 2, 509 (all as Kainon). SNG ANS 1169-74 (as Alaisa). Dark brown patina. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of a numismatist.

It is quite unusual for this type that the reverse legend is so well-struck and fully on the flan.

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Starting price 50 CHF
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