SICILY. Stiela. Circa 415-400 BC. Hemilitra (Silver, 10 mm, 0.41 g, 11 h). Laureate youthful male head, probably Apollo, to left, with light sideburns; in the field to left, water plant. Rev. ΣΤΙ Forepart of a bearded man-headed bull, walking to left ( Acheloos as the river god Simetos ). Buceti 5. HGC 2, 1272. SNG ANS 5, 1367. Very rare. Nicely centered, of fine style and attractively toned. Very minor corrosion pitting, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |