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6 November 2023
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Stunning Pantikapaion Hemidrachm

Estimate: 4500 CHF
Hammer Price:  13000 CHF
Lot 1250

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. Circa 370-355 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.62 g, 6 h). Head of a bearded satyr facing, turned very slightly to the left, with animal ears and wearing an ivy wreath. Rev. ΠΑΝΤΙ Lion attacking a stag to right. HGC 7, 65. MacDonald 42. Attractively toned and with a spectacular portrait of a satyr, who was a thoughtful companion of Dionysos, rather than just a wild creature of the forests. Minor marks on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.



The astounding quality of this rare coin implies that it was minted for a special occasion, or perhaps just as a donative to be used by whoever financed the issue.

Online bidding closes: 6 Nov 2023, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 2 May 2024, 06:18:22 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:13000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 5 November 2023 at 9:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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