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Nomos 3

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 4500 CHF
Hammer Price:  6000 CHF
Lot 15

SICILY, Herbessos. 334-330 BC. Drachm (Bronze, 17.24 g 9). Laureate head of Sikelia to right Rev. Eagle standing right, head turned back to left with coiled snake in its beak. CNS 6. SNG ANS -. An exceptionally fine example with a lovely dark patina. Extremely fine.


From the Z collecttion, Switzerland.

The large bronze drachms that were produced in 4th century Sicily by a variety of small cities almost invariably reused the common drachms of Syracuse for their flans, and often their original designs can be seen below those of the newer types (as the tail of Pegasos, which waves before the head of Sikelia on this piece!)

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 18:37:08 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:6000 CHF

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