Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 116 1 Oct 2019
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Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.26 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike alighting in flight r. to crown the mules. In exergue, olive twig with berry. Rev. ΜΕΣ – Σ – Α – N – ΙΟ – Ν Hare springing r.; below, dolphin swimming r. Jameson 649 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1093 (these dies). SNG ANS 357 (these dies). Caltabiano 493.
Perfectly struck on sound metal. Insignificant metal flaw on obverse,
otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC 46, 2008, 199 and Gemini VII, 2011, 132 sales. From the Dr. Patrick Tan collection.
Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.26 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike alighting in flight r. to crown the mules. In exergue, olive twig with berry. Rev. ΜΕΣ – Σ – Α – N – ΙΟ – Ν Hare springing r.; below, dolphin swimming r. Jameson 649 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1093 (these dies). SNG ANS 357 (these dies). Caltabiano 493.
Perfectly struck on sound metal. Insignificant metal flaw on obverse,
otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC 46, 2008, 199 and Gemini VII, 2011, 132 sales. From the Dr. Patrick Tan collection.