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.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 240 CHF |
Estimate | 300 CHF |