Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 149  –  2 December 2024

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 149

The Medicus Collection of Hellenistic Coins

Mo, 02.12.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 242-227, AR 30 mm, 16.79 g. Diademed and draped bust of Antiochus Hierax r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow; in l. field, tripod. Houghton, Lampsacu, Series 6, dies A15/P39. SC 855.2.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest
specimen in private hands. A superb portrait struck in high relief and a
lovely iridescent tone. Good extremely fine

Ex Spink Numismatic Circular volume CIX, December 2001, GK405.

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Price realized 4'500 CHF
Starting price 1'600 CHF
Estimate 2'000 CHF
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