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Auction 138  18-19 May 2023
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Lot 364

Estimate: 2000 CHF
Price realized: 3250 CHF
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Lydia, Sardis.
Pseudo-autonomous issue. Bronze circa 80-100 AD, Æ 8.80 g. Draped youthful bust of the personification of the Senate r. Rev. Demeter standing l., holding grain ears, poppy, and sceptre. Sardis 251. BMC Lydia 73. SNG Copenhagen 506. RPC III, 2391.7 (this coin).
A spectacular portrait of excellent style, the work of a very talented engraver.
Lovely enamel-like dark green patina and extremely fine

Ex CNG mail bid sale 67, 2004, 1111.
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