CYCLADES, Naxos. Circa 200-150 BC. AR Didrachm (23mm, 7.21 g, 12h). Chian standard. Kalli[d, a, or l]–, magistrate.

Triton XXV
Lot: 207. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYCLADES, Naxos. Circa 200-150 BC. AR Didrachm (23mm, 7.21 g, 12h). Chian standard. Kalli[d, a, or l]–, magistrate. Bearded head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Krater decorated with garland; NAΞI above, KAΛΛI[Δ, A, or Λ] to left, filleted thyrsos to right. Nicolet-Pierre, Cratérophores 15 var. (magistrate; D5/R– [unlisted rev. die]); HGC 6, 629. Iridescent tone, some scratches, minor edge chips. EF. Extremely rare with this magistrate.

The magistrate of H. Nicolet-Pierre’s group 15 is purported to be Kallin–, based off the reverse of her example 15a. On that piece, there is enough of the final letter of the magistrate’s name visible to be certain that it is an N. On the present example, from the same obverse die, this final letter is somewhat obscured, but enough is visible to ensure that it is a triangular-shaped letter, and cannot possibly be an N. Thus, this coin introduces a new magistrate to the series.

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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