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Nomos 33

The Jonathan H. Kagan Collection
Zurich, 09 June 2024, 14:00 CEST

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Estimate: 3500 CHF
Hammer Price:  22000 CHF
Lot 1223

CYCLADES, Melos. Circa 440-416 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 13.89 g). Apple. Rev. M-A-Λ-I-C-N Pentalpha. HGC 6, 799 = Jameson 1289 = Kraay, Melos, 3 = Traité II, 3, 1357 and pl. CCXLI, 21 (this coin). Extremely rare, toned and with an intriguingly geometric reverse. Slightly porous, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Collections of Jonathan H. Kagan and S. Boutin, Monnaies et Médailles 76, 19 September 1991, 734, ex Bank Leu 7, 9 May 1973, 186, and from the collection of R. Jameson, Hess-Leu [11] 24 March 1959, 233 and from the Melos Hoard of 1907 (IGCH 27).

Online bidding closes: 9 Jun 2024, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 7 Oct 2025, 20:50:41 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:22000 CHF
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