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Nomos 9

21 October 2014
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 1200 CHF
Hammer Price:  960 CHF
Lot 326

Basil I the Macedonian, with Constantine and Leo VI, 867-886. Follis (Copper, 25 mm, 6.56 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 870-879. +LEOn bASIL COnST AUGG’ Three half figures facing; at the center, Basil I, bearded and holding out his left hand, wearing modified loros and cross-topped crown; to left and right, Constantine and Leo, wearing chlamys and cross-topped crowns. Rev. +bASIL / COnSTAn / T S LEOnEn / ΘO bASILS / ROMEOn / *. DOC 11. SB 1712. A superb example, beautifully struck, perfectly centered and with a fine green patina with earthen highlights, very rare thus. Good extremely fine.

From the Yitzhak collection, Switzerland.

This is one of the finest examples of the type known - the beauty of its hieratic figures and splendid lettering is outstanding.

Online bidding closes: 21 Oct 2014, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 02:56:10 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:960 CHF

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