Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 12  –  30 - 31 May 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 12

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 30.05.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 31.05.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ An exceptional bronze from Morgantina ★

SICILY. Morgantina. The Hispani, mid 2nd century BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 6.59 g, 11 h). Head of Minerva to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; above, N. Rev. HISPANORVM Helmeted cavalryman charging right on horseback, holding couched lance in his right hand. CNS III, 2. SNG ANS 471-4. Sharply struck and in exceptional condition for the issue. Nearly extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

The Hispani were Iberian mercenaries settled in Morgantina by M. Cornelius after crushing a revolt in 211 BC.

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Price realized 420 CHF
Starting price 75 CHF
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