Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 26  –  8 - 13 July 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 26

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part I: Sa, 08.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 09.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 10.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 11.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part V: We, 12.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part VI: Th, 13.07.2023, from 12:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Apparently the second ★

HUNNIC TRIBES, Alchon Huns. Uncertain king, circa 450-500. Drachm (Silver, 24 mm, 3.59 g, 6 h), anonymous eastern Alchon. Bust of King with elongated skull and moustache to right, wearing diadem with crescent at the front and two ribbons; behind, flywhisk; before, trident. Rev. Traces of fire altar. Göbl 139. Vondrovec, Type 139. Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 263, 31 August 2011, 219 (expertly cleaned since).

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Starting price 25 CHF
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