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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Superb strike

Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  850 CHF
Lot 343
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MACEDON. Koinon of Macedon. Time of Gordian III, 238-244. Triassarion (Bronze, 25.5 mm, 13.89 g, 1 h). AΛEΞANΔPOC Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right. Rev. KOINON MAKEΔONΩN B NE Alexander in military attire, holding spear with his right hand and with his left holding the reigns of Boukephalas running to right. AMNG 499a var. (reverse legend). SNG Copenhagen 1355. Perfectly centered, well-struck and with a fine brown patina. Nearly extremely fine.



The depiction on the reverse brings in mind the famous Alexander mosaic from the house of the Faun in Pompeii.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 21:04:34 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:850 CHF

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