Tauric Chersonesus, Panticapaeum.
Stater circa 340-325, AV 9.09 g. Bearded head of Pan l., wearing wreath of ivy leaves. Rev. Π – A – N Griffin standing l., head facing on stalk of barley, holding spear in its mouth. de Luynes 1792. Weber 2690. SNG BM Black Sea 867. N. Zograph, Ancient Coinage, BAR Supplementary Series 33, pl. XL, 11. Gulbenkian 590. Gillet 854. Dewing 1242. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 142, 440.
Rare. An impressive portrait of fine style perfectly struck in high relief.
Minor marks in field and on edge, otherwise good extremely fine
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, Fine style, brushed, NCG certification number 6558855-006
Price realized | 34'000 CHF |
Starting price | 32'000 CHF |
Estimate | 40'000 CHF |