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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Exceptional imitation

Estimate: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
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CELTIC, Lower Danube. Imitations of Thasos. Late 2nd-1st centuries BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32.90 mm, 16.82 g, 11 h). Celticized head of Dionysos to left, wearing elaborate ivy wreath with leaves and berries; behind, star-like object. Rev. Legend devolved to a curved double row of pellets nearly enclosing the type: a simplified figure of Herakles, with spiky hair and arms hanging stiffly at his sides. Göbl OTA pl. 50, Class V/B. Cf. Lanz 996. Perfectly centered and struck on excellent metal. Attractive light toning, and with wonderfully idiosyncratic depictions of both Dionysos and Herakles. About extremely fine.

From an American collection.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 3 Jul 2025, 06:12:30 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4200 CHF
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