★ Ex Gemini VII, 2011 ★

MAGNA GRAECIA. SICILY, HIMERA.
Silver didrachm, circa 483-472 BC.
Obv: Cock standing left, HIMERA before. Rev: crab within circle incuse. Extremely Fine; a terrific example with a lovely old cabinet tone and a particularly strong rendering of the crab.

Reference: HGC 2-438; SNG Newham Davis-51; SNG Fitzwilliam-1024.
Provenance: From the Euclidean Collection; ex Dr. Patrick Tan Collection, Gemini, Auction VII (09/01/2011), lot 111.
Die Axis: 5h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 8.73 g.
Composition: Silver.

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