SICILY. Kamarina. Circa 410-405 BC. Litra (Silver, 13 mm, 0.83 g, 12 h). ΚΑΜΑΡΙΝΑ ( retrograde and outwards ) Head of the nymph Kamarina to left, wearing sphendone decorated with a star, ampyx, spiral earring and necklace; border of dots. Rev. Swan swimming to left, above waves, with a fish swimming to left below. Buceti 27. Jameson 529 ( this coin ) = Westermark & Jenkins 171.3 = Philipsen 952. Rare. Nicely toned and of superb, ripe Classical style. Minor marks and traces of double-striking on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the collections of L. Mildenberg, W. Niggeler (not in the sale), R. Jameson and G. Philipsen, J. Hirsch XV, 28 May 1906, 952 (bought for Jameson by Rollin & Feuardent for RM 240).
Price realized | 3'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |