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Obolos 16

11 October 2020
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From the Collection of a Renowned Classical Numismatist

Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  360 CHF
Lot 1074

EGYPT. Alexandria. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Obol (Bronze, 21 mm, 6.49 g, 11 h), circa 3/2 BC. ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ Garlanded and lighted altar flanked by laurel branch on each side. Rev. KAIΣA/POΣ in two lines within laurel wreath tied below. Emmett 27. Milne 17. RPC Online 5013.10 (this coin). Attractive brown patina. Excellent for type. Rare. Very fine.

Ex Léon Lacroix collection.

Lacroix (1909-2016) is recognized for his articles and various books on Greek history, numismatics, and iconography. He served as professor of Greek archaeology and art history at the University of Liége for over 25 years. He is famed for his influential work 'Les reproductions de statues sur les monnaies grecques: la statuaire archaique et classique' (Liége, 1949).

Online bidding closes: 11 Oct 2020, 22:57:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 10:32:15 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:360 CHF by smpldm (6 bids)
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