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Nomos 17

26 October 2018
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Rare with Dionysos on the obverse

Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  550 CHF
Lot 51

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 15.5 mm, 3.34 g, 7 h), circa 425-420. [ΣYPA] Head of young Dionysos to left, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. Octopus with entangled front tentacles. cf. Boehringer series XVIII. CNS 11/2. SNG ANS 393. Very rare. Glossy dark green patina. Very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Vecchi 12, 5 May 1998, 219.

Online bidding closes: 26 Oct 2018, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 6 Jul 2025, 23:16:08 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:550 CHF
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