Nomos

Auction 26  –  21 May 2023

Nomos, Auction 26

Ancient Greek Silver Fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille

Su, 21.05.2023, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

CILICIA OR CYPRUS. Uncertain mint. Mid 4th century BC. Obol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.67 g, 7 h). Draped female bust to left, Aphrodite or Tyche, wearing a turreted crown, a crescent-shaped pearl earring and a pearl necklace. Rev. Head of satrap wearing a kyrbasia to left; in field to left, star of eight rays. Göktürk 52. SNG von Aulock 8657 ( this coin ). Traité II, 2, 1182 ( Evagoras II in Salamis ). Winter 18.3 ( Mazaios in Cilicia ). Toned and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and those of L. Mildenberg and H.S von Aulock.

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Price realized 2'000 CHF
Starting price 140 CHF
Estimate 175 CHF
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