Lot 2330

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Cilicia, Nagidus, (c. 370 B.C.), silver stater, (10.65 g), obv. Aphrodite enthroned to left, feet on stool, holding phiale over altar, Eros stands behind her, rev. Dionysos standing with head to l., holding grape cluster with right hand, left hand holding thyrsos, **NAGIDEW N* around, above A in circle, all within dotted border, (S.5585, Lederer 26 [same dies, Pl.XI], SNG Levante -). Brilliant, extremely fine, rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

Noble Numismatics Sale 113, lot 4376. Previously I.S. Wright, Sydney, August 6, 2004.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200