ANCIENT GREEK COINS
SICILY | Akragas
NAC 66, Oct 17 2012
Lot 6 AR Decadrachm, 42.42g
Realized 2.3 million CHF. ex Sotheby/Hunt (1990).
FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG
| House | Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland |
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| Date | October 17th, 2012 |
| Lot | 6 |
| Description | Decadrachm, unsigned work of My(ron) and Poly(ainos) circa 409-406, AR 42.42 g. AKRAGAS Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins with both hands; above, eagle flying l., holding snake in its talons. Below horses, crab. Rev. Two eagles l., perching on dead hare lying on rock; the further with spread wings lowers its head towards the prey; the nearer, with closed wings, raises its head to screech. In r. field, grasshopper. L. Mildernberg, Essays Kraay-Mørkholm, p. 185, footnote 35 (this coin). SNG Dewing 562 (this coin cited). Gulbenkian 168 (this reverse die). Rizzo pl. II, 8 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 817 (these dies). Wealth of the Ancient World 77 (this coin). Seltman, NC 1948 part I, 8 (these dies). Of the highest rarity, less than ten specimens known. Undoubtedly one of the most prestigious, important and fascinating Greek coins. A masterpiece of the finest Classical style, work of two skilled master-engravers. Attractive old cabinet tone, flan crack at twelve o’clock on reverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Sotheby’s sale 19 June 1990, Hunt part I, 77 (obverse illustrated on the front cover). |
| Issuer | SICILY | Agrigentum |
| Metal | AR (Silver) |
| Denomination | Decadrachm |
| Weight | 42.42g |
| Estimate | 1750000 |
| Sold | 2300000 |
| Currency | CHF |
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SICILY | Akragas
NAC 66, Oct 17 2012
Lot 6 AR Decadrachm, 42.42g