SICILY. Abakainon. Circa 430-420 BC. Litra (Silver, 13 mm, 0.61 g, 1 h). Laureate head of Zeus to right; border of dots. Rev. ΑΒΑΚ / ΑΙΝΙ ( second half of the legend retrograde ) Boar standing right; in the filed to right, acorn. Bertino 14. Buceti 11. HGC 2, 11. SNG ANS 897. Clear and attractive, with a dark patina as found. Reverse very slightly double-struck, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of L. Mildenberg, acquired from Roberto Russo.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 240 CHF |
Estimate | 300 CHF |