Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 763 Price realized: 2,400 CHF (Approx. 2,724 USD / 2,517 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Vekhssere I, circa 450-430 BC. Tetrobol or Third Stater (Silver, 14 mm, 2.88 g, 2 h), Xanthos. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and palmette, round earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Laureate head of Apollo to right; to right, diskeles; all within incuse square. Müseler V, 10. Vismara I, Wekhssere, IX, 57 (this coin, D6/R5). Very rare. Beautifully toned and of fine style, with a delicate rendering of Apollo on the reverse. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, nearly extremely fine. Ex Tradart, 18 November 1993, 125 and Lanz 40, 25 May 1987, 327. Starting price: 250 CHF |