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Nomos 20

10 July 2020
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 3250 CHF
Hammer Price:  9500 CHF
Lot 49

SICILY. Akragas. Circa 410-406 BC. Litra (Silver, 13.5 mm, 0.75 g, 3 h). ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝΤΙΝΟΝ Two eagles standing right on dead hare, the nearer with closed wings and its head thrown back screaming in triumph, the further with wings open and head turned down, tearing at its prey with its beak. Rev. Crab with Α between its claws; below, grouper (polyprium cerium), with open jaws, swimming to right. Basel 263 = SNG Lockett 519 (same dies). Rizzo pl. 3,6 (same dies). SNG Lockett 519 (same dies). Westermark, Akragas, 605 (O1/R1). Extremely rare. Very well-struck, clear and attractive. Extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2000.

Online bidding closes: 10 Jul 2020, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 23 Apr 2024, 19:28:10 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:9500 CHF

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