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Nomos 30

6 November 2023
Zunfthaus zur Saffran

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Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  750 CHF
Lot 1259

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. Circa 200-150 BC. Diobol (Silver, 11 mm, 1.22 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. Π[Α] Thymiaterion. HGC 7, 95. MacDonald 133. SNG BM Black Sea 917. A beautifully toned and enigmatic issue. Slightly mottled toning, otherwise, about extremely fine.



Although the reverse type is nowadays commonly described as a thymiaterion (incense-burner), it has, in the past, also been variously identified as possibly being a bee hive, an altar, a fish trap, a beacon, or an adventure ride in an ancient fun fair.

Online bidding closes: 6 Nov 2023, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 25 Sep 2025, 21:34:23 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:750 CHF
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