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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 1500 CHF
Hammer Price:  2000 CHF
Lot 157
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CRETE. Rhaukos. Circa 300-270 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 10.85 g, 2 h). Poseidon, nude, standing right, holding trident in his right hand and holding the reins of a horse, standing right behind him, with his left; on the lower right, obscuring the horse's fore hooves, rock or a curious die break. Rev. PAY - KION Ornamental trident head. BMC 3. Le Rider p. 29, 168-169 and pl. VI, 9-10 . Svoronos, Numismatique 9 and pl. XXIX, 14. Toned. Some roughness and areas of flat striking, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940, originally acquired from Spink in London in 1939 (with original collector's ticket).

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 10:17:50 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2000 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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