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Nomos 26

the Collection Sans Pareille, part I

21 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  19000 CHF
Lot 211

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Samothrace. Circa 500-465 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12.5 mm, 1.95 g). Sphinx crouching left, wearing a ‘cap’ with a plume; she raises her right forepaw and, with her left hindpaw, scratches her side; border of dots. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Gérin A2.j (this coin). Jameson 2442 (same dies). W. Schwabacher, Kiourpet, 2 and pl. XI, 2a-b. Rare, well-centered, toned and most attractive. Extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Bank Leu 36, 7 May 1985, 92 and Hess Leu 24, 16 April 1964, 106, and from the Kiourpet (Chora) Hoard of 1930 (IGCH 696).

Online bidding closes: 21 May 2023, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Mar 2026, 20:49:21 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:19000 CHF
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