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Obolos 16

11 October 2020
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Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  60 CHF
Lot 325

ATTICA. Athens. 39-37 BC. (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 4.75 g, 12 h). Head of youthful Dionysos to right. Rev. A-ΘE Athena advancing to right, holding spear with her right hand and aegis. Kroll 140. Svoronos pl. 25, 29. Nearly very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 50, 23 June 1999, 732.

The depiction of Dionysos is extremely unusual in the Athenian coinage. This coin is struck to honour of Mark Antony, referring to his title as "Neos (new/young) Dionysos" attained in 39 BC.

Online bidding closes: 11 Oct 2020, 16:42:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 20:20:30 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:60 CHF by cgouro (3 bids)
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