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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 7500 CHF
Hammer Price:  11000 CHF
Lot 128
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ARGOLIS. Epidauros. Circa 265-255 BC. Drachm (Silver, 22 mm, 5.30 g, 5 h). Laureate and bearded head of Asklepios to right. Rev. Asklepios seated left on throne with back, holding long scepter with his left hand and extending his right over the head of a snake that coils to left before him; under the throne, hound lying to right; to right, Ε. BCD Peloponnesos 1235. BMFA 1232 (same dies). Requier, Series I, D1/R1, 51 this coin). Extremely rare, one of eleven examples known. Attractively toned. Minor marks and some striking flatness, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Maleatas Collection, acquired from Dr. Maly of Nomos in September 1986.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 15:26:00 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:11000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Mai 2022 at 9:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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