Bruttium. Kroton. Circa 480 BC. Stater (Silver, 23 mm, 7.64 g, 12 h). (koppa)ΡΟ Tripod with three ring handles and legs ending in lion's paws; cable border. Rev. Eagle flying right, with spread wings (incuse); rayed border. HN III 2108. Kraay & Hirmer 265 var. SNG ANS 288 var. Traité 2167, pl. LXX, 8. Attractively toned. Surfaces slightly rough, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex LHS 102, 29 April 2008, lot 50, Leu 81, an Outstanding Collection, 16 May 2001, lot 33, and from the collection of P. Tinchant = ”R.J. Graham”, Schulman 243, 8 June 1966, lot 1069, and ex Hess-Leu 28, 5 May 1965, lot 39.
Price realized | 2'400 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |