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Nomos 12

22 May 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Of great rarity and one of only four known examples

Estimate: 15000 CHF
Hammer Price:  15000 CHF
Lot 58

PHOKIS, Delphi. Amphictionic issues, circa 336-334 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 14mm, 2.94 g 1). Veiled head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves. Rev. ΑΜΦΙΚΤ - ΙΟΝΩΝ Serpent coiled to right around omphalos covered by a net of woolen cords. BCD 389. SNG Berry 585. Of great rarity, one of only four known examples. Slightly rough surfaces and faint traces of overstriking, otherwise, good very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.

For a rapturous description of how rare this little coin is, see the commentary to BCD 389.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2016, 03:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 12:35:55 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:15000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Mai 2016 at 3:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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