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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 2000 CHF
Hammer Price:  3400 CHF
Lot 22
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SICILY. Messana. Circa 425-421 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.00 mm, 17.06 g, 2 h). The nymph Messana, wearing long chiton and holding whip in her right hand and the reins in both, driving biga of mules walking to right; above, Nike flying to right with a wreath to crown the mules; in the exergue, two opposed dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣ-Σ-ΑΝΙ-Ο-Ν Hare springing to right; below, dolphin swimming to right. Caltabiano 499 (D202'/R207). SNG ANS 361 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1844 (same dies). Well-centered, and with a lively hare. Light die rust, otherwise, good very fine.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 13:47:20 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3400 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Mai 2022 at 9:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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