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Nomos 26

the Collection Sans Pareille, part I

21 May 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  800 CHF
Lot 471

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 408/7-390 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12 mm, 1.85 g, 1 h). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. Ρ - Ο Rose, flanked by a bud to left and a leaf to right; all within an incuse square. Ashton Coinage, 17. Toned, and with a rather emotive head of Helios. About extremely fine.

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

The obverse die used for this coin is the same as that used for the preceeding lot. This makes it quite clear that Ashton 17 includes two variant reverse types.

Online bidding closes: 21 May 2023, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 14 Dec 2025, 14:54:11 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:800 CHF
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