Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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Mysia, Cyzicus. Stater circa 450-430 BC, EL 16.08 g.
Description
Head of Attis r., wearing Phrygian cap; below in field, tunny r. Rev. Quadripartite incuse punch.
References
von Fritze 142 (this obverse die)
SNG France 291
von Aulock –
Boston 1521
Gulbenkian 644
Condition
Rare and possibly the finest specimen known of this attractive issue. A portrait of superb style struck in high relief, extremely fine
Provenance
New York sale IV, 2002, 191
Triton sale XIII 2010, 174