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January 2023 NYINC Auction – 14 - 17 January 2023

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

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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.26 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 S...

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MYSIA. Kyzikos. EL Stater (16.26 gms), ca. 550-450 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. Nomisma-VII, 128 (unlisted denomination); Boston MFA-Unlisted; cf. SNG BN-280 (Hekte). Obverse: Double-bodied sphinx, with one head facing, wearing ouraios, atop a tunny left; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. An interesting type that presents a bit of an optical illusion, this specimen is fairly RARE as a Stater. Pale yellow throughout, with some enchanting golden highlights around the devices.

Estimate: $5000.00- $8000.00

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Price realized	3'800 USD
Starting price	3'000 USD

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