Nomos

Auction 29  –  5 November 2023

Nomos, Auction 29

Ancient Greek Silver Fractions, the Collection Sans Pareille Part II

Su, 05.11.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

SICILY. Thermai Himerensis. Circa 350 BC. Litra (Silver, 11.5 mm, 0.64 g, 12 h). [Θ]-ΕΡΜΙΤΑΝ Head of Hera to right, wearing polos ornamented with three palmettes, a pendant earring and a pearl necklace; behind head, monogram of ΑΡ. Rev. Herakles, nude, seated to left on a rock covered by his lion's skin, holding his club with his right hand; to right, bow. Buceti 3A. HGC 2, 1614. Rare. Lightly toned and of fine style. Struck on an irregular flan from a slightly rusty obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.

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Price realized 420 CHF
Starting price 240 CHF
Estimate 300 CHF
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