Sicily
Himera. Circa 470-450 BC. Litra (Silver, 10 mm, 0.70 g, 6 h). Bearded male head to left, wearing crested helmet with raised ear guard. Rev. Ι-ΜΕR-ΑΙΟΝ Pair of greaves. Rizzo pl. XXI, 14. SNG Ashmolean 1769. SNG Lloyd 1030. Very rare. With an impressive archaic warrior head and an attractive grey tone. Nearly extremely fine.
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman, acquired prior to 2000.
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 520 CHF |
Estimate | 650 CHF |