Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Octobol, Syrakosios magistrate circa 340-325, AR 5.04 g. Bust of Artemis r., holding quiver and bow over far shoulder. Rev. Ε – Φ Forepart of stag r. with head l.; in l. field, palm tree and in r., bee and [ΣYP]AKOΣI[OΣ]. SNG von Aulock 1841 var. (different magistrate). SNG Kayhan 268 (this reverse die). cf. NAC sale 120, 2020, 396 (this obverse die).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen known.
An exquisite portrait of fine style, work of a talented engraver struck on fresh
metal. Lovely old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex Leu 76, 1999, Exceptional Collection, 168 and Triton XVII, 2014, 292 sales. From the Collection of an Aesthete.
Octobol, Syrakosios magistrate circa 340-325, AR 5.04 g. Bust of Artemis r., holding quiver and bow over far shoulder. Rev. Ε – Φ Forepart of stag r. with head l.; in l. field, palm tree and in r., bee and [ΣYP]AKOΣI[OΣ]. SNG von Aulock 1841 var. (different magistrate). SNG Kayhan 268 (this reverse die). cf. NAC sale 120, 2020, 396 (this obverse die).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen known.
An exquisite portrait of fine style, work of a talented engraver struck on fresh
metal. Lovely old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex Leu 76, 1999, Exceptional Collection, 168 and Triton XVII, 2014, 292 sales. From the Collection of an Aesthete.