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

Live auction - bgr_408968 - MOESIA - DIONYSOPOLIS Demi-unité

MOESIA - DIONYSOPOLIS Demi-unité 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 : 280 €
Price : 221 €
Maximum bid : 221 €
End of the sale : 08 November 2016 14:02:00
bidders : 3 bidders
Type : Demi-unité
Date: 190-80 AC.
Mint name / Town : Dionysopolis, Mésie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 18 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 4,56 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan bien centré avec le grènetis visible au droit. Belle tête de Dionysos. Revers de haut relief bien venu à la frappe. Très belle patine vert foncé
Catalogue references :

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête de Dionysos à droite, couronné de branche de vigne.

Reverse


Reverse description : Grappe de raisin sur sa pampre.
Reverse legend : DIONUS.
Reverse translation : (de Dionysopolis).

Commentary


Ce type était traditionnellement attribué à Dionysopolis de Phrygie. Il faut rendre ce monnayage à la Thrace plus exactement à la Mésie.

Historical background


MOESIA - DIONYSOPOLIS

(2nd - 1st century BC)

Dionysopolis was located on the Black Sea coast near Odessos. Coinage seems to begin in the 2nd century BC..

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