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Nomos 12

22 May 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Rare and with a reverse of outstanding stylistic elegance

Estimate: 350 CHF
Hammer Price:  1300 CHF
Lot 48

THESSALY, Peirasia. Early to mid 4th century. Obol (Silver, 12mm, 0.86 g 7). Youthful male head to left,wearing taenia. Rev. ΠΕΙ - [ΡΑ-ΣΙ-ΕΩΝ] Warrior advancing left, seen from behind, nude but for his helmet, with shield over his left arm and a couched spear held in his right. Pendleton O2 (O2/R2, these dies). Rare. With a reverse of outstanding stylistic elegance. Usual rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

The artistry of the engraving of the reverse die used for this issue is in many ways quite astounding! In fact, it is quite spectacular and is reminiscent of the best full-sized sculpture of the period.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2016, 03:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 12:50:59 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1300 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Mai 2016 at 3:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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