Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Nomos (29mm, 8.44 g, 12h). Spread incuse type. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents rising from the bowl, set on basis of three lines, the center dotted; (koppa)PO to left / Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreathes and serpents in relief. Gorini 3 and p. 152–3 = Basel 194; Attianese 5; HN Italy 2075; SNG ANS 229; SNG Lewis 246; de Luynes 701. Attractive cabinet tone, with light golden hues. Near EF.

From the B. G. Collection. Ex Nomos FPL (Winter-Spring 2010), no. 5; Numismatic Fine Arts XXII (1 June 1989), lot 179.

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Price realized 3'500 USD
Starting price 3'000 USD
Estimate 5'000 USD
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