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Bulgari, Monete, 750 gold ring set with a 4th century BC sil…
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3505
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Bulgari, Monete, 750 gold ring set with a 4th century BC sil…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 2,000 - CHF 3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Bulgari, Monete, 750 gold ring set with a 4th century BC silver diobola from Tarentum (Calabria), the reverse with the head of Athena wearing a helmet surmounted by Skylla throwing a stone, the obverse with Heracles fighting the Nemean lion, signed, finger 52-12, 14g
Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a jeweller of Greek origin.
Mediterranean and ancient heritage. This spirit is fully reflected
in the Monete line, developed in the 1960s at the instigation of Nicola Bulgari,
who had a passion for numismatics. His idea was to incorporate real antique coins into contemporary jewellery
His idea was to incorporate genuine ancient coins into contemporary jewellery, bringing Greco-Roman history into dialogue with Bulgari's bold jewellery design.
This Bulgari Monete ring in 750 gold features a diobola from Taranto, Calabria,
dating from the 4th century BC. The coin features two powerful figures from Greek mythology
mythology: Heracles fighting the Nemean lion on the obverse, and Athena in a helmet, surmounted by Skylla
Skylla throwing a stone on the reverse.
Generally good condition. Scratches and traces of oxidation.
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About the sale
ONLINE 2675 to 3788 - Luxury leather goods - Watches and accessories - A century of Jewellery - Precious objects - Pocket watches - Jewellery under CHF 1'000.- - Jewellery, Fine Jewellery
Auction location
Auction time
06/11/2026 at 10:00 AM
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