+ Filters
New Search
Filters
Available Exact wording Only in the title
E-shopLoading...
GradeLoading...
PriceLoading...

Live auction - bgr_340742 - IONIA - SMYRNA Tétradrachme

IONIA - SMYRNA Tétradrachme AU/AU
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions. Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ

All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
Estimate : 2 500 €
Price : no bid
Maximum bid : no bid
End of the sale : 03 December 2014 14:21:45
Type : Tétradrachme
Date: c. 155-145 AC
Mint name / Town : Smyrne, Ionie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 31,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 16,88 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan très large, parfaitement centré des deux côtés. Très beau portrait, bien venu à la frappe avec une usure superficielle. Revers magnifique de haut relief. Jolie patine de collection ancienne avec des reflets mordorés
Catalogue references :
Predigree :
Cet exemplaire provient du stock du Crédit de la Bourse (mai 1996) et de MONNAIES 34, n° 205. Certificat d’exportation

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête tourelée de Smyrne à droite, les cheveux tombant sur la nuque.

Reverse


Reverse description : Légende en deux lignes dans une cournonne.
Reverse legend : IMUR/NAIWN// (EDUW).
Reverse translation : (De Smyrne).

Commentary


Même coin de droit que l’exemplaire du trésor d’Akkar (IGCH. 1559) Seyrig, Trésors n° 18.59, pl. 28.

Historical background


IONIA - SMYRNA

(3rd - 2nd century BC)

Smyrna was one of the oldest cities in Ionia, destroyed in the 6th century BC by the Lydians. The city was refounded three centuries later by Antigone le Borgne at the end of the fourth century BC. After being called Eurydicieia under Lysimachus, Smyrna experienced great expansion after the Peace of Apamea (188 BC). VS.). It became one of the most powerful cities in Asia Minor under Roman rule. It is said to be the homeland of Homer.

cgb.fr uses cookies to guarantee a better user experience and to carry out statistics of visits.
To remove the banner, you must accept or refuse their use by clicking on the corresponding buttons.

x
Voulez-vous visiter notre site en Français https://www.cgb.fr