Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > May 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 13 May 2024 |
Lot number: 32038 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: ROMAN REPUBLIC. Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus (6.70 gms), Uncertain Mint, ca. 225-214 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed. Cr-28/3; Syd-64A. Obverse: Laureate head of Janus, with curved truncation; Reverse: Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga right driven by Victory; incuse ROMA in raised tablet below. A handsome example of this early Roman silver issue, boldly struck in rather high relief. Plenty of luster shines in the fields, and a touch of amber tone adds to its charm. Estimate: $600 - $900 |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > May 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 13 May 2024 |
Lot number: 32024 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: PONTUS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI, 120-63 B.C. AV Stater, Callatis Mint, ca. 88-86 B.C. ICG AU-55. Double Struck. Muller-263. Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander III (the Great) wearing horn of Ammon facing right; Reverse: Athena seated left holding Nike, trident below throne. A shimmery, lustrous example of this gold issue struck during the Mithradatic Wars. Obverse slightly double struck, but an impressive exemplar overall. Estimate: $1500 - $2000 |