Lot 2698
EGYPT. Uncertain. Circa 1st-3rd centuries. Tessera (Lead, 17 mm, 2.73 g, 12 h). Head of Zeus-Ammon to right. Rev. Baboon seated right, wearing lunar disk. Dattari (Savio) 11833. Emmett 4660. Two light scratches, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the Rhakotis Collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s (with collector’s ticket).

The baboon on this piece is linked to Thoth, the Egyptian god of scribes, magic, knowledge and the moon. The animal was sacred to him, and he was regularly depicted as a baboon in Egyptian art.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
380 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Number of bids:
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Time left:
Closing time: 23-May-21, 17:38:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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