Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 2320 Price realized: 2,200 CHF (Approx. 2,501 USD / 2,323 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: PHRYGIA. Temenothyrae. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Medallion (Bronze, 45 mm, 50.34 g), Gaius Arruntius Nikomachos Τiberinianus, high priest and first archon for the second time. Time of Philip I, circa 244-249. ΙЄΡΑ ϹΥΝ-ΚΛΗΤΟϹ Draped bust of the Senate to left. Rev. ΑΡΟΥΝ ΝЄΙΚΟΜΑΧΟϹ ΑΡΧΙЄΡЄΥϹ ΑΡΧ Α ΤΟ Β ΤΗΜЄΝΟΘΥΡЄΥϹΙ Heracles standing front, head to left, holding torch (?) in his right hand and club and lion skin in his left; to left, Eros pulling rope attached to Herakles' right leg; in background to left, column surmounted by statue. RPC VIII 20262. A spectacular and artistic large medallion with lovely earthen highlights. Minor pitting, otherwise, good very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 250 CHF |