Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 120 6-7 Oct 2020
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Nomos circa 340-330, AR 7.74 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. [ME]TAΠON Ear of barley with leaf to r., upon which, poppy and KA[Λ]. Johnston A 6.2. SNG ANS 412 (this obverse die). SNG Lloyd 375 (these dies). SNG Lockett 410 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 1558.
Very rare and in unusually good condition for this very difficult issue, undoubtedly among
the finest specimens in private hands. A portrait of excellent style and a pleasant
tone. Flan crack at two oclock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Artemide (Wien) sale XXXIX, 2013, 39. From a private European collection.
Nomos circa 340-330, AR 7.74 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. [ME]TAΠON Ear of barley with leaf to r., upon which, poppy and KA[Λ]. Johnston A 6.2. SNG ANS 412 (this obverse die). SNG Lloyd 375 (these dies). SNG Lockett 410 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 1558.
Very rare and in unusually good condition for this very difficult issue, undoubtedly among
the finest specimens in private hands. A portrait of excellent style and a pleasant
tone. Flan crack at two oclock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Artemide (Wien) sale XXXIX, 2013, 39. From a private European collection.