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Electronic Auction 494

Lot nuber 179

MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.36 g, 1h).


Electronic Auction 494
Lot: 179.
 Estimated: $ 100

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.36 g, 1h). Head of Attis left, wearing Phrygian cap / Head of bull facing slightly right. Von Fritze II 23; SNG BN – (but cf. 393 for obv.); SNG von Aulock 7336. Toned. VF.

Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind Estate (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 386, 9 November 2016), lot 200.

The portrait on this particular issue is thought to be Attis, the consort of Phrygian Kybele. The androgynous Kybele/Agdistis was castrated by the gods. From the severed parts grew an almond tree from which Attis sprang. Attis appears infrequently in Greek art, but he was raised in status when the Romans adopted the cult of Kybele.

Closing Date and Time: 23 June 2021 at 10:59:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.