Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Islands off Ionia, Chios.
Tetradrachm circa 380-350, AR 15.32 g. Sphinx seated l.; to l. amphora surmounted by bunch of grapes. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with striated borders; on horizontal band, ΠΟΣΕΙΔΙΠΠΟΥ. Mavrogordato 48. Hurter, Pixodarus 27 (this obverse die).
Rare and among the finest specimens known. A fascinating representation of
fine style struck in high relief on exceptionally good metal and
with a lovely light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Triton XII, 2009, 312 and NAC 59, 2011, 626 sales.
Tetradrachm circa 380-350, AR 15.32 g. Sphinx seated l.; to l. amphora surmounted by bunch of grapes. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with striated borders; on horizontal band, ΠΟΣΕΙΔΙΠΠΟΥ. Mavrogordato 48. Hurter, Pixodarus 27 (this obverse die).
Rare and among the finest specimens known. A fascinating representation of
fine style struck in high relief on exceptionally good metal and
with a lovely light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex Triton XII, 2009, 312 and NAC 59, 2011, 626 sales.