Watch List notes:

Hess, Adolph. Lucerne, 24-25 May 1982. Auktion 252. Antike - Neuzeit. Griechische und Römische Münzen, Münzen und Medaillen Europas mit grossen Seltenheiten, Schweiz mit besonderen Serien, Solothern und Genf, Medaillen und Plaketten, Numismatische Literatur. 1496 lots, 133 pages, 64 plates. Photocopy of prices realized list. (21x29.5cm) Illustrated white glossy card covers as issued. Fine.

A note from BCD: A company like Hess, with connections that go back a long time and to the right people, can sometimes obtain amazing coins for its auctions. Here, a stunning archaic Athenian tetradrachm and some gold medallions from the Gotha cabinet steal the show.