Nomos

Auction 30  –  6 November 2023

Nomos, Auction 30

Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 06.11.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes I, 333-322 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 5.29 g, 6 h), Gaziura. 𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡂𐡆𐡉𐡓 ("Baal-Gazur" in Aramaic) Baal of Gaziura seated to left, torso facing, holding bunch of grapes and an eagle with closed wings with his extended right hand, and a lotus-tipped sceptre in his left; in the lower left field, control letters. Rev. 𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅𐡓𐡑 ("Ariarat in Aramaic") Griffin prowling to left, attacking a stag collapsing to left. HGC 7, 790. Simonetta 3a var. A very rare variety lacking an ear of grain on the obverse. Well-centered and clear. Some roughness, otherwise, good very fine.

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 800 CHF
Estimate 1'000 CHF
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