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Nomos 17

26 October 2018
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  2100 CHF
Lot 281

CYPRUS. Koinon of Cyprus. Caracalla, 198-217. Pentassarion (Bronze, 31.5 mm, 18.98 g, 6 h), Paphos. Μ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC ΑVΓΟVCΤΟC Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ The temple complex of the sanctuary of the Paphian Aphrodite, with the conical xoanon within a central tower flanked by two flat-roofed shrines, each containing an incense burner and with a dove on the roof; before, semi-circular forecourt; above star within crescent. BMC 60. Parks 25. SNG Copenhagen 92. Clear and nicely centered, with a dark, blackish-green patina and red earthen deposits. Very fine.

From a Swiss private collection formed before 2007.

Online bidding closes: 26 Oct 2018, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 14:44:03 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2100 CHF

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