Nomos

Obolos Webauction 14  –  15 December 2019

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 14

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and early Medieval Coins, multiple lots

Su, 15.12.2019, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

CYPRUS. Amathus. Uncertain king (Mo-), circa 450/30 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 11.27 g, 2 h). Lion reclining to right, paw raised; eagle flying right above; in exergue, [Cypriote letter mo ]. Rev. Forepart of roaring lion right. Amandry, Amathonte, 126, 1. BMC pl. XVIII, 3. Traité II 1262 and pl. CXXXII, 17. Tziambazis 2. Extremely rare, one of perhaps five examples known, boldly struck with ferocious lions. Die breaks on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

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Price realized 4'000 CHF
Starting price 750 CHF
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