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Lot 2183    Session 7 (11.30am Thursday)    Session 7 (11.30am Thursday)

Estimate $140
Bid at live.noble.com.au

(ATHENA FUND II), the property of the Merrill-Lynch Investment Fund, sold by Sotheby's in two auctions held in Zurich from 26-28th October 1993, 1890 lots, every coin illustrated with descriptive text, 14 colour plates, the first part (156 lots) with every coin illustrated, detailed text and most coins in colour, with prices realised list; together with the third and final part, sold in the New York sale December 9-10, 1993, 1068 lots, almost every coin illustrated, 4 colour plates, with prices realised list. Fine, all with soft covers, scarce. (3)

These sales rank next to the Hunt sales of the early 1980's in importance and quality of production. The sales include coins from a number of important hoards including the Selinus, Larissa and Samaria hoards.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

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