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Nomos 18

5 May 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Estimate: 450 CHF
Hammer Price:  420 CHF
Lot 189

PAMPHYLIA. Aspendos. Circa 465-430 BC. Stater (Silver, 21 mm, 10.90 g, 11 h), c. 450-440. Warrior, nude but for his helmet, advancing to right, holding shield and spear; between his legs, turtle. Rev. [E]Σ Τriskeles moving to right over lion prowling to left; in upper right field, turtle; all within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG France -. SNG von Aulock 4484 (same reverse die). With a clear obverse; struck in good silver. Reverse slightly off center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.



The presence of a turtle on both sides of the coin is possibly a reminder for the contemporary users that the coin has the same weight and value as the Aeginetan Turtles, which were then very popular in the area. In many ways it serves both to legitimize the coin, and to give it a more international character.

Online bidding closes: 5 May 2019, 14:30:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 22:14:28 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:420 CHF

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