SICILY. Messana. 338-318 BC. Dilitron (Bronze, 25 mm, 13.43 g, 5 h). ΠΟΣΕΙ - [Δ]ΑΝ Laureate and bearded head of Poseidon to left. Rev. Μ - Ε -ΣΣ -[ΑΝΙΩ]Ν Ornamental trident, with points upwards, between two opposed dolphins swimming downwards. Buceti 118. Calciati 12. Caltabiano 732 (D10/R23, but reverse die uncertain ). HGC 2, 830. SNG Morcom 617. With a noble head of Poseidon and a green-brown patina. Traces of corrosion and with rough surfaces, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from F. Kovacs, ex Gorny & Mosch 130, 8 March 2004, 1059.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |