| Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 2 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 108 Price realized: 1,000 CHF (Approx. 1,137 USD / 1,056 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: LYCIA. Patara. Circa 400 BC. Hemidrachm. (Silver, 15.61 mm, 2.42 g) Dolphin; within pelleted circular border. Rev. Head of Hermes right, wearing winged petasos; in the fields, Γ – Τ; all within pelleted circular border with incuse circle. Slightly double struck to the pelleted circular border on reverse and thin scratches on obverse, otherwise, near extremely fine. Well centered reverse with a stunning portrait of Hermes. Fine/Extremely Fine. Apparently an unpublished type in the standard references. Exceedingly Rare; apparently the second known example. Only a similar type was sold in the Morton & Eden auction 124, September 26, 2023, lot 494, at £. 3800 + fee. From a European collection formed prior to 2005. Starting price: 1000 CHF |  |
