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Ancients Auction 21  –  24 April 2025

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 21

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP

Th, 24.04.2025, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ The Extremely Rare 'Artemiskopf' ★

CELTIC. EASTERN EUROPEAN CELTS.
Silver Tetradrachm, 1st century BC. Transylvanian mint.
Artemiskopf type. Obv: diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder; all within pelleted border. Rev: Celticised horseman riding to left; labrys(formed by pellets) below; all within pelleted border.

Very Fine; flan crack, underlying lustre.

Reference: Göbl, OTA-281; cf. Lanz-579; CNG Auction 124, lot 3 (same obv. die; hammer: 1,100 USD).
Rarity: Extremely Rare issue.
Die Axis: 2h.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 7.74 g.
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Price realized 420 GBP
Starting price 100 GBP
Estimate 200 GBP
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