Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2023 NYINC Auction  –  14 - 17 January 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2023 NYINC Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SICILY. Akragas. AR Hemidrachm (2.05 gms), ca. 420-410 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
HGC-2, 105; Westermark-576 (O18/R23); SNG ANS-1010 (same dies). Obverse: Eagle standing right on, and tearing at, hare; barley grain to left; Reverse: Crab; below, ketos left with fish in its mouth. A wondrous example that is perfect for the connoisseur, this enchanting example radiates with eye appeal and a great strike that is tantalizingly centered. Meanwhile, a good deal of elegant brilliance and cabinet toning augment its allure that much more, making its star well received.

Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 900 USD
The auction is closed.
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