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Auction 42  9 Jan 2018
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Lot 130

Starting price: 1600 USD
Price realized: 3400 USD
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Cyclades, Naxos. Silver Didrachm (7.78 g), late 3rd-mid 2nd century BC. Ktesiph…, magistrate. Head of bearded Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy. rev. NAΞI, wreathed krater on a high foot with low handles; in left field, magistrate's name: KTHΣIΦ; in right field, thyrsos. Nicolet-Pierre 17 (D6-R11). Very Rare - one of only seven specimens of this die pairing known, four of which are in museum collections. Boldly struck on excellent metal. We note a minor flan flaw above the head. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000
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