Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 316 4 December 2013
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IBERIA, Abra. Mid 2nd century BC. Æ As (28mm, 16.22 g, 12h). Female head right / Plow over grain ear; legend in panel below. ACIP 2281; CNH 5; SNG BM Spain –. Near VF, dark brown patina, surfaces a bit rough. Rare mint.
Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.23886).
An important collector who was intimately connected with both the American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the Hispanic Society of America (HSA), Archer M. Huntington's (1870-1955) collection of Spanish-related coinage was particularly notable. Numbering almost 38,000 coins, Huntington worked to acquire an example of every single Spanish coin known from the beginning of coinage to his own day, as well as Spanish-controlled territories in Europe and overseas colonies. His goal was, in his words, to condense the soul of Spain into meanings, through works of the hand and spirit." Because of Huntington's scholarly and artistic acumen, this collection became the most complete collection of Spanish-related coins outside of Spain ever in existence. "
Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA 1001.1.23886).
An important collector who was intimately connected with both the American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the Hispanic Society of America (HSA), Archer M. Huntington's (1870-1955) collection of Spanish-related coinage was particularly notable. Numbering almost 38,000 coins, Huntington worked to acquire an example of every single Spanish coin known from the beginning of coinage to his own day, as well as Spanish-controlled territories in Europe and overseas colonies. His goal was, in his words, to condense the soul of Spain into meanings, through works of the hand and spirit." Because of Huntington's scholarly and artistic acumen, this collection became the most complete collection of Spanish-related coins outside of Spain ever in existence. "