Sale: Nomos 9, Lot: 33. Estimate CHF275. Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2014. Sold For CHF300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GAUL, Massalia. c. 130-121 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16mm, 2.64 g 5). Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her bow and quiver over her shoulder.
Rev. ΜΑΣΣΑ Lion prowling to left, with open jaws and upraised right forepaw; below, Λ; in exergue, ΑΣ. SNG Copenhagen 778-780 var. Attractive, well struck and lightly toned. Minor scuff on the obverse,
otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection.