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Nomos 7

15 May 2013
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 35000 CHF
Hammer Price:  32000 CHF
Lot 49

KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. Distater (Gold, 22mm, 17.18 g 7), Amphipolis, c. 330-320. Head of Athena to right, wearing earring, necklace and Corinthian helmet adorned with a serpent. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Nike moving slowly to left, on tiptoes, her wings spread, holding stylis over her left shoulder with her left hand and wreath in her outstretched right; to left, kantharos. Price 167. Clear, well centered and with a fascinating reverse. Extremely fine.


From the Mieza collection, purchased privately in 2004.

This lovely distater bears a variant Nike of excellent style. Normally she is just standing and holding her wreath and stylis; on this piece she is actually walking to the left in order to crown the victor. Perhaps we can visualize her as having just flown down and landed. It is a lovely concept!

Online bidding closes: 15 May 2013, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 16:13:22 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:32000 CHF

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