Sicily, Himera AR Didrachm. Circa 483/2-472/1 BC. Cockerel standing to left; [HIMERA] before / Crab within shallow incuse circle. Westermark, Himera, Group II, 40 (O9/R33); SNG ANS 157 (same obv. die); HGC 2, 438. 8.43g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; deep cabinet tone.
Ex Hess-Divo AG, Auction 340, 1 June 2022, lot 5; there reported as having been "three generations in the possession of a Swiss family".
Price realized | 2'400 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |