Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
Lot number: 2252 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Seleucus II Callinicus, 246 – 225. Stater, Antiochia circa 244-225, AV 18. mm, 8.46 g. Diademed head r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛ – EYKOY Apollo, nude, standing l., testing arrow held in his r. hand, leaning on bow held in his l. hand and set on ground to t.; in l. field, P. SC 687.4. Le Rider, Antioche 6–8. WSM 995α–β (these dies). de Luynes 3281 (these dies), Gulbenkian 1025 (these dies). An extremely rare variant of a very rare type, in exceptional state of preservation. A portrait of great beauty in the finest Hellenistic style stuck in high relief. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Triton sale XXIII, 2020, 464. Estimate: 50000 CHF |