Greek Italy. Bruttium(?), Breig. AE 18 mm. (Hemiobol?), c. 340-320 BC. Obv. Head and shoulder of bearded man-faced bull (river-god?) right; above, [T]PAE [Σ?]; K-[A] flanking. Rev. Barley-ear with scrolled leaf to right; in field left, [BP]EIΓ upwards; in field right, above leaf, dolphin left; below, [monogram]. HN Italy 2678 and note; J. Morcom, “Some South Italian Questions” in pour Denyse, 2; cf. NAC 8, 450 and note. AE. 4.52 g. 16.50 mm. RRR. Green-brown patina; green spots. About EF. Ex DNW Auction 05.10.2009, lot 5346. Extremely rare and superb. Attractive dark-green patina.
Price realized | 290 EUR |
Starting price | 250 EUR |