Himera.
Calcidian drachm circa 530-520, AR 5.46 g. Cockerel advancing l., with r. claw raised. Border of dots. Rev. Windmill sail pattern of four raised and four sunken triangles. Jameson 604 (these dies). Kraay 84b (this coin).
Wonderful old cabinet tone, surface slightly porous, otherwise very fine
Ex Hess sale 7 November 1960, 73. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Price realized | 1'000 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |