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Nomos 26

21 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  1800 CHF
Lot 220

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 370 BC. Hemidrachm or diobol(?) (Silver, 13 mm, 1.53 g, 6 h). Janiform head of two satyrs, each bearded, bald-headed and with an animal ear. Rev. Θ-Α-Σ-Ι Two volute kraters shown vertically in a tête-bêche position; all within an incuse square. Dewing 1328. Franke/Marathaki 9. Le Rider 25. SNG Lockett 1233. West 61. Well-centered and attractively toned. Somewhat rough surfaces under the toning, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, acquired from Münzen und Medaillen FPL 570, November/December 1993, 58, ex Monnaies et Médailles 64, 30 January 1984, 68 and Münzen und Medaillen FPL 220, March 1962, 28.

Online bidding closes: 21 May 2023, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Sep 2025, 21:48:22 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1800 CHF
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