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Auction: 23108 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 31: Ancient Coins from the Kyrios Collection and Other Properties - e-Auction
Lot: 1133

The 'Kyrios' Collection | Caria, Satraps of Caria, Hidrieus, (351-344 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right, wearing a chalmys around neck, rev. IDRIEOS Zeus Labraundos standing right, clad in long robe, holding double-ax (labrys) in right hand and sceptre in left,14.84 g. (SNG v. Aulock Supplements III, Pl. 278, 8046; BMC Caria etc., p. 183.1; Hurter in Festschr. Price (1998), p. 153 and pl. 33,46 (same obverse); ENT 1399 (temporary); Coin Hoards IX p. 223 and pl. 34,6a.) beautifully-struck in high relief, detailed and imposing, with light toning to reverse, attractive and rare, about extremely fine

PROVENANCE

Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 431, Lot 3242, 27 April 2022, 4,000E
Acquired from Bank Leu, 26.9.1994
Bank Leu AG 28, 1981, lot 171

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Sold for
£2,700

Starting price
£2700