BRUTTIUM. Laos. Circa 480-460 BC. Triobol (Silver, 11 mm, 1.05 g, 12 h). ΛΑ - Σ ( retrograde ) Man-faced bull standing to left, his head turned back to right. Rev. ΛΑ - Σ Acorn. HN III 2278. Sternberg 16. SNG ANS 138 ( same dies ). Toned and oddly pleasing. Minor striking split on the edge, otherwise, about very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, ex Berk Buy or Bid 106, 10 December 1998, 110 ( described as being very rare).
Price realized | 440 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |
Estimate | 200 CHF |