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Nomos 6

8 May 2012
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 4500 CHF
Hammer Price:  5200 CHF
Lot 28

SICILY, Unlocated Punic mints. Circa 320/315-305/300. Tetradrachm (Silver, 16.12 g 1). Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of wheat leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; below her chin, scallop shell; around her head, four dolphins: one, before her nose, swimming downwards to right, the others swimming to left. Rev. ‘MMHNT Horse’s head to left; behind, date palm. Jenkins 161 (O49/R145). A lovely example, beautifully toned and most attractive. Extremely fine.


From a European collection, acquired in the 1980s.

This is a particularly fine example, especially thanks to the old collection patina it bears. It is also notable for its light weight: it must have escaped the mint solely because the overseer was not alert the day it was made!

Online bidding closes: 8 May 2012, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 16:07:47 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:5200 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 8 Mai 2012 at 14:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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