Leu Numismatik

Auction 7  –  24 - 25 October 2020

Leu Numismatik, Auction 7

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic coins featuring the Aur...

Part 1: Sa, 24.10.2020, from 12:00 PM UTC
Part 2: Su, 25.10.2020, from 1:00 PM UTC
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Description

★ The second known tetradrachm of this magistrate ★

CARIA. Antioch ad Maeandrum. Circa 90/89-65/60 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.31 g, 12 h), Karneades, son of Karnas, magistrate. Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. ANTIOXEΩN KAPNЄAΔHΣ KAPNA Eagle, with closed wings, standing left; before, cult statue of Artemis Ephesia with supports; all within maeander pattern border. Thonemann (forthcoming) Group B, 14 (O15/R-). Of the highest rarity, the second known tetradrachm of this magistrate. Good very fine.

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Price realized 2'400 CHF
Starting price 1'200 CHF
Estimate 1'500 CHF
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