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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Unicum! Published in RPC Online

Estimate: 1500 CHF
Hammer Price:  3200 CHF
Lot 186
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LYDIA. Sardis. Period of Philip I, 244-249 . Oktassarion (Bronze, 39 mm, 23.67 g, 6 h), struck during the second term of P. Cornelius Acyla as First Archon for the second time. ACIAC ΛΥΔIAC EΛΛΑΔOC A MHTPOΠOΛIC CAPΔIC Turreted, veiled and draped bust of the Tyche of Sardis to right. Rev. ƐΠ ΚΟΡ ΑΚΥΛΑ ΑΡΧ Α ϹΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ Β ΝƐΩΚΟΡΩΝ / ΖΕΥC ΛΥΔΙΟC Within an outer circular band of twelve panels containing figures representing the signs of the Zodiac, Zeus Lydios seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter with his left. RPC VIII - (unassigned: ID 76904, this coin). Extremely rare, the only known example. An impressive coin with fascinating types and a dark green patina. Corroded and porous surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Asena Collection.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 15:17:16 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3200 CHF

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