Roma Numismatics

Auction XXV  –  22 - 23 September 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXV

Celtic, Greek, Judaean, Roman Provincial, Migrationary, Byzantine, Islamic, M...

Part 1: Th, 22.09.2022, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 23.09.2022, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Euthydemos II AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-180 BC. Diademed bust to right / Herakles standing facing, crowned with leaves, holding wreath and carrying club and lion skin; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, EYΘYΔHMOY to left, monogram to inner left. Glenn, Group IV (O30/R- [unlisted rev. die]); Bopearachchi 1C; Bopearachchi & Rahman 142; SNG ANS 216; HGC 12, 72. 16.95g, 34mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; a magnificent and wonderfully pensive portrait, struck on a broad planchet. Rare; among the finest known and superior to the example sold at Leu Numismatik AG for CHF 14,000 in October 2021 (Auction 10, lot 2263).

From the Oxus Collection.

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Price realized 13'500 GBP
Starting price 3'000 GBP
Estimate 5'000 GBP
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