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Nomos 25

20 November 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Impressive Drachm of the Brettii

Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  4000 CHF
Lot 26
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BRUTTIUM. The Brettii. Circa 216-214 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.69 g, 11 h), issued during the Second Punic War. Diademed and draped bust of Nike to right. Rev. BPETTIΩN Dionysos standing facing, crowning himself and holding scepter; to right, thunderbolt. Arslan 103. BMC 16. HN III 1958. Scheu S6. Perfectly centered on a large flan, and with lovely old cabinet toning. Extremely fine.

From the collection of a European Nobleman who died in 1940, who acquired it at the sale of the collection of the Duke of Cajaniello, Sambon & Canessa, 27 June 1927, where it appeared as lot 470.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2022, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 26 Apr 2024, 20:26:12 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 20 November 2022 at 9:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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