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Nomos 26

21 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  3200 CHF
Lot 129

SICILY. Katane. Circa 430-415/3 BC. Litra (Silver, 11.5 mm, 0.75 g, 4 h). Head of Silenos to left, with animal ear and with his balding head covered by an ivy wreath. Rev. ΚΑΤΑ - ΝΑΙΩΝ Winged thunderbolt between two round shields. Boehringer, Kataneische Probleme, Li 6. SNG ANS 1266-1267. Sharp and remarkably attractive with a head of Silenos in a particularly refined, ripe Classical style. Glossy, dark patina as found. Extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, acquired from Spink's for £550.

Online bidding closes: 21 May 2023, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 30 Apr 2025, 05:49:32 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3200 CHF

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