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Nomos 26

21 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  4600 CHF
Lot 485

DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Mithrapata, circa 390-370 BC. Obol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.73 g, 9 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with olive leaves on the visor and a tendril on the bowl. Rev. ΜΕ-𐊉Ρ Owl standing to right with its head facing and with closed wings; all within an incuse square. Apparently unpublished. Extremely rare, if not unique. Struck on a broad flan, nicely struck and quite attractive. Somewhat rough surfaces , otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.

An interesting piece; quite obviously its types were copied from the Athenian tetradrachms that were widely used in Lycia during this period.

Online bidding closes: 21 May 2023, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 23 Apr 2025, 21:30:39 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4600 CHF

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