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Nomos 23

30 November 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Ex Ars Classica XVII, 1934, 273

Estimate: 1250 CHF
Hammer Price:  4400 CHF
Lot 40
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.79 g, 1 h), circa 310-305. Wreathed head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, monogram of NK. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving galloping quadriga to left; above, triskeles to left; in exergue, monogram of ΑΙ. Ierardi 12 (O2/R8), but incorrectly listed as 28g. SNG Lloyd 1477 (same obverse die). SNG ANS 637 (same obverse die). Old collection toning. Very fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940, from that of Dr. J. S. of Vienna, Ars Classica XVII, 3 October 1934, 273, ex Egger [XXIII], 23 November 1909, 263 [Egger provenance provided by J.V].

Online bidding closes: 30 Nov 2021, 08:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 12:30:23 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4400 CHF

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