Roma Numismatics

Auction XXVII  –  22 - 23 March 2023

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXVII

Celtic, Greek, Judaean, Roman, Migrationary, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and...

Part 1: We, 22.03.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Th, 23.03.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Dynasts of Lykia, Perikles AR Stater. Circa 380-375 BC. Head of Perikles turned slightly to left, wearing laurel wreath and drapery around neck / Warrior, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, in fighting attitude to right, holding sword aloft in right hand, shield on left arm; Π↑PEKΛ↑ (‘Perikle’ in Lycian) around, triskeles to lower right; all within shallow incuse square. Müseler VIII, 36 (same obv. die); Podalia, 419-25 (A2-P6); SNG von Aulock 4252. 9.79g, 26mm, 12h.

Good Extremely Fine; a wonderful, expressive portrait and cleanly struck rev.

Ex Dr. G.W. Collection, Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 269, 9 March 2020, lot 476 (hammer: 4,600 EUR);
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 54, 14 June 2000, lot 740 (hammer: 4,000 USD).

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Price realized 3'600 GBP
Starting price 2'100 GBP
Estimate 3'500 GBP
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