Lot no. 66
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Ionia, Smyrna. Tetradrachm ND (155-145 BC), Smyrna.
Av. Turreted head of Smyrna right.
Rv. ZMYP/NAIΩN within a crown formed of two branches, with monogram.
Milne (J.) - The Silver Coinage of Smyrna - NC 1914, p.275 n° 4 - De Luynes 2286 - Jameson 1514 ; Silver - 16,71 g - 35,5 mm - 12 h
Could come from the Ghonslé Treasure (1955) discovered in the Aradian Perea, not far from the ancient Balanea [H. Seyrig, trésors du Levant, 19] and with a label from Numisart, Geneva.
NGC Ch XF 4/5 3/5 Fine style brushed (6829747-009).
Minimal edge bumping and barely rubbed. On a wide flan, with a grey patina with light golden highlights. Superb condition.
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* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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