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Nomos 25

20 November 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 15000 CHF
Hammer Price:  12000 CHF
Lot 48
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.13 g, 6 h), probably an unsigned work by Eukleidas, circa 405-400. ΣΥ-Ρ-Α-Κ-ΟΣΙ-Ω-Ν Head of Athena facing, wearing triple crested Attic helmet, earring and necklace of pendant acorns; around, four dolphins. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ-ΩΝ Leukaspis, nude but for helmet, striding right, holding couched spear in his right hand and shield with his left; below and behind to left, square altar with fire burning on top and with a garland on the side; below to right, sacrificed ram lying on its back; in the exergue, here off the flan, [ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ]. BMFA 420 = Warren 388. De Luynes 1251 = Rizzo pl. XLVII, 1. Kunstfreund 121. SNG ANS 308/311. Rare. Clear and lightly toned. About extremely fine.

From a European collection, acquired from Tradart c. 2011, ex Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010, 201.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2022, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 26 Apr 2024, 04:43:39 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:12000 CHF

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