BRUTTIUM. Terina. Circa 440-425 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.88 g, 12 h). Head of the nymph Terina to left, wearing ampyx and pearl necklace with pendant; all within laurel wreath. Rev. TEPI-NAION Nike seated left on overturned hydria, wearing chiton and himation, holding wreath in her extended right hand and kerykeion in her left. Boston MFA 208 ( same dies ). HN Italy 2575. Holloway & Jenkins 14. Regling 12 (dies I/κ). Attractive old collection toning and of fine style, a lovely example. Struck slightly off center and with minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Peus 301, 25 May 1981, 143, and from the collection of Dr. Eugen Nitsch, Hess 236, 3 April 1939, 202.
Price realized | 3'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |