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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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From Ars Classica XVI, 1933, 348

Estimate: 3750 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
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BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 280-277 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21.5 mm, 6.57 g, 8 h). Φ Ι Eagle, its head turned back to left, standing right on thunderbolt; to right, terminal figure of Hermes holding phiale in his right hand and kerykeion in his left. Rev. ΚΡΟ Tripod lebes on base; to left, Nike flying to right, holding, with both hands, a wreath to crown the tripod. HN III 2181. Jameson 431. SNG ANS 409. A handsome, toned example of this scarce type. Obverse lightly double-struck, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940, purchased by E. Bourgey at the sale of the collection of E. G. Spencer-Churchill, Ars Classica XVI, 3 July 1933, 348.

This coin was struck during the period when King Pyrrhus of Epirus was campaigning in Italy on behalf of the Tarentines against the Romans.

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 12:00:03 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4200 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 30 November 2021 at 8:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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