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Nomos 29

5 November 2023
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Plate coin in Ashton and HGC

Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  550 CHF
Lot 857

ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 408/7-390 BC. Obol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.62 g, 12 h). Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. Ρ Ο Wreathed head of the nymph Rhodos to right, wearing a pendant earring and a pearl necklace. Ashton, Coinage, 25 and pl. 6.1, 25 = Ashton, Earliest, 30a (this coin) = Hekatomnus 2a (A2/P2, this coin) = HGC 6, 1427 (this coin illustrated). HN Online 2591 (temp). Very rare. Clear and well-centered. Traces of corrosion and die fault on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the Binkert Collection, ex Münzen und Medaillen 79, 28 February 1994, 371.

Online bidding closes: 5 Nov 2023, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 15 Aug 2025, 20:42:41 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:550 CHF
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