Lot 2893

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Pamphylia, Perge, tetradrachm, 2nd century B.C. (Colin 170-89 B.C.), (14.96 g), obv. laureate head of Artemis right, quiver at shoulder, dotted border, rev. Artemis standing left holding wreath and sceptre; at her feet, stag; to right and left downwards *ARTEMIDOS PERGAIAS*, dotted border, (S.5413, Hans Colin "Die Munzen von Perge in Pamphylien, Series 2 Emission 10 dies 5.5/15.7 [p. 42 Pl.23, 2 examples known, these dies], SNG von Aulock 4659). Dark patination, very fine or better and very rare.

Ex Fritz Rudolf Kunker, Auction Sale 54, March 7-8, 2000 (lot 2128) coming from the Klaus Marowsky Collection. Type only known from 41 examples (20 obverse and 33 reverse dies, This varety known for 2 examples from the same dies.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200

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