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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  1600 CHF
Lot 292

EGYPT. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Drachm (Bronze, 33.10 mm, 25.61 g, 12 h), year IH = 18 = 133-134. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙC ΤΡΑΙΑΝ・- ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. L IH Isis Pharia advancing right, her cloak billowing out behind her, holding a full sail; to right, detailed view of the Pharos of Alexandria showing the statue of Poseidon at the top and two tritons. Dattari (Savio) 1768. Geissen 1121-2. K&G 32.588. RPC III 5895. Clear and attractive with a dark, blackish-brown patina and reddish highlights. Professionally and carefully cleaned, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, and from the estate of the late Tom Cederlind, Classical Numismatic Group E375, 1 June 2016, 607 (but since brilliantly cleaned to remove large amounts of disfiguring corrosion).

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 12:11:22 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1600 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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