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Obolos 31

21 April 2024

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First example available in the market! 3 known to RPC

Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  110 CHF
Lot 511

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 14.5 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), dated ZC (207) = 158-159 AD. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡ Laureate and draped bust of Apollo to right. Rev. ΕΤΟ Ζ-C Tripod surmounted by the Delphic omphalos; the tripod's bowl is decorated with janiform head of Apollo (left) and Hermes (right) in profile; each God faces towards his symbol, Apollo to a laurel branch and Hermes to a winged caduceus. RPC online 7209 (same dies). Rather scarce, with only two examples noted by RPC editors, one in BNF and one in ANS public collections. This is the first example offered for private collectors. A few reddish deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 18:15:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 6 May 2024, 00:52:54 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:110 CHF by MailBidder1037 (2 bids)
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