The Derrones
Dodecadrachm circa 480-465, AR 31.06 g. Ox cart driven r. by bearded figure, holding kentron and reins; above, crested Corinthian helmet and below, aphlaston. In exergue, dotted ring. Rev. Trisceles. Svoronos, Hellenism Primitif cf. pl. 1, 12. AMNG cf. pl. 25, 17. Dewing 1015 var. cf. Triton sale XI, 2008, 101 (these dies).
An extremely rare variety of a rare type and among the finest specimens known.
Struck on a broad flan and lightly toned, minor traces of overstriking,
otherwise good extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 84.
Price realized | 20'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |
Estimate | 12'500 CHF |