BRUTTIUM. Laos. After 453 BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.65 g, 6 h). ΛΑϞ Man-faced bull standing to right, his head turned back to left. Rev. Man-faced bull standing to left. Sternberg 24 var., but apparently unpublished save for its auction appearance. Extremely rare if not unique, clear and with a dark grey patina as found. Very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, and from the collection of A. D. Moretti, Numismatica Ars Classica O, 13 May 2004, 1100 (acquired through Alan Walker of Leu Numismatic).
Price realized | 2'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |