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Obolos 16

11 October 2020
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An episode of Gigantomachy

Starting Price: 150 CHF
Hammer Price:  280 CHF
Lot 1041

CILICIA. Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 30.5 mm, 13.82 g, 6 h). ANTΩNIOC ΓOPΔIANOC C-EBATOC Radiate and draped bust of Gordian to right; in right field, triangular countermark of Δ-ο (mark of value). Rev. CEΛEYK-E-ΩN TΩ ΠPOC / KAΛY-KAΔΝ Athena advancing to right, holding shield with her extended left arm and preparing to hurl a thunderbolt at a serpent-legged giant who is kneeling to left and throwing stones at her. SNG BN 999ff. Cf. SNG Levante 764 (same obverse die). SNG von Aulock 5842 (same dies). For c/m, Howgego 670. A lovely example with natural light green patina and some earthen deposits as found. Very fine.

Online bidding closes: 11 Oct 2020, 22:40:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 12:47:11 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:280 CHF by ajrznk (6 bids)
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