Live auction - bgr_506653 - SARMATIA - OLBIA Unité

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Estimate :	250 €
Price :	270 €
Maximum bid :	300 €
End of the sale :	17 December 2024 14:03:00
bidders :	2 bidders

Type : Unité

Date: c. 210-200 AC.

Mint name / Town : Olbia, Sarmatie

Metal : copper

Diameter : 19 mm

Orientation dies : 6 h.

Weight : 7,29 g.

Rarity : R1

Coments on the condition:

Exemplaire sur un flan épais et irrégulier, bien centré. Joli droit de frappe un peu faible. Beau revers. Patine marron foncé

Catalogue references :

B. traité- - BMC.- - SB.- - GC.- - WSC.- - HGCS. 3/2-1892 (R1)

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Obverse description : Tête radiée d’Hélios de face.

Reverse

Reverse description : Deux protomés de chevaux opposés.

Reverse legend : OL

Reverse translation : (Olbia).

Commentary

Typologie inhabituelle. Ce type semble beaucoup plus rare que ne le laissent supposer les ouvrages généraux. C’est la première fois que nous le proposons à la vente.
Unusual typology. This type seems much rarer than general works suggest. This is the first time we are offering it for sale.