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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Wonderful portrait and a desirable reverse type - ex Dattari collection

Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  4000 CHF
Lot 312

EGYPT. Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Drachm (Bronze, 34.80 mm, 25.29 g, 12 h), year 3 = 139-140. ΑYΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤΝΙΝΟC EYCEB Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. L ΤΡΙΤΟV Isis Pharia standing right, holding sail with both hands and sistrum with her right; before her to right, the Pharos of Alexandria. Dattari (Savio) 8563 = RPC IV.4 Online temp. 16291.5 (this coin). Meissen -. K&G -. Rare. Boldly struck with a remarkable portrait, fine representation of Isis Pharia, and an attractive dark green and reddish-brown patina. Two striking cracks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, that of 'Col. A. W.' Hirsch Nachf. 352, 25 Sept. 2019, 2921, and that of G. Dattari.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 23 Apr 2024, 14:08:24 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4000 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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