Roma Numismatics

Auction XXIII  –  24 - 25 March 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXIII

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 24.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 25.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Antimachos I Theos AR Hemidrachm. Circa 180-170 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing kausia / Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident and filleted palm; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΘE[OY] to right, ANTIMAXO[Y] to left, monogram in inner right field. Glenn 4 (O2/R4) = Bopearachchi 3B = Mitchiner 126a; Bopearachchi & Rahman -; SNG ANS -; HGC 12, 110 corr. (weight). 2.06g, 15mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare - this and the following lot are the first hemidrachms of Antimachos to be offered at auction since 2003.

From the Rubellite Collection;
Ex M.H. Mirza Collection (active c. 1960s).

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Price realized 3'400 GBP
Starting price 1'800 GBP
Estimate 3'000 GBP
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