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Nomos 9

21 October 2014
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 30000 CHF
Hammer Price:  Unsold
Lot 168

ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. c. 404-385 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24mm, 15.44 g 12). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. ΡΟΔΙΟΝ Rose with bud to right; on left, grain ear over Ζ. Ashton 32. Bérend 56. Hecatomnus 62 (A41/P51). Extremely rare. A remarkably fine example, toned, beautifully struck and of fine style. Extremely fine.


From the Höher collection.

This head of Helios is filled with emotion: his eyes radiate understanding, rather than the anger or sadness they appear to have on other dies. The quality of this piece is outstanding - the dies show no sign of wear; and the mint workers used them to produce a coin that is very strongly struck, in high relief and well-centered.

Online bidding closes: 21 Oct 2014, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 20:57:08 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:Unsold

Pre-Bidding closes on 21 Oktober 2014 at 0:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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