BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 460 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12.5 mm, 1.23 g, 6 h). ϘPO (retrograde) Tripod with three ring handles and legs ending in lion's paws; between legs, two erect serpents. Rev. Kantharos flanked by two snakes. BMC 59. Garrucci pl.109, 23. HN III 2126. Extremely rare. Nicely toned. Traces of corrosion, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Leu 72, 12 May 1998, 44.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'440 CHF |
Estimate | 1'800 CHF |