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Nomos 25

20 November 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 5500 CHF
Hammer Price:  8000 CHF
Lot 40
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SICILY. Messana. Circa 412-408 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.25 g, 9 h). The Nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding goad in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to left; in the exergue, two opposed dolphins; border of dots. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ Hare springing to left above an ear of grain; above, dove flying upwards to left. Buceti 92 (but bird on the reverse identified as an eagle). Caltabiano 621 (D 220 / 247). SNG ANS 378 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1105 (same dies). A very nicely centered example, struck on a broad flan. Lightly toned. Metal fault on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Sottoceneri Collection, formed prior to 2005.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2022, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 27 Apr 2024, 06:06:07 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:8000 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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