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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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A rare and beautiful 1 1/4 Litra from Morgantina

Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  1200 CHF
Lot 130

SICILY. Morgantina. Circa 339/8-317 BC. 1 1/4 Litra (Silver, 13 mm, 0.83 g, 12 h). ΜΟΡΓΑ − Ν − ΤΙ − ΝΩ − Ν Head of Athena facing three-quarters right, wearing triple crested helmet. Rev. Nike, her wings spread, seated left on a boulder, holding a wreath in her right hand and resting her left on the rock. Erim & Jaunzems p. 9, 2 = pl. 1, 12. Rizzo pl. LX, 2a. SNG ANS 465. SNG Lockett 835. Rare. A beautiful coin of outstanding, late-classical style. Remains of corrosion and some very slight chipping on the edge, otherwise. Extremely fine.


From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 9 May 2024, 00:23:04 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1200 CHF

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