Bruttium, Croton AR-Nomos (24.8 mm, 7.70 g, 3h). Circa 530-500 BC.
Obv. Tripod with legs terminating in lion's paws; ϘPOTO (retrograde) around.
Rev. Eagle flying to right, incuse.
Gorini 8 var. (ethnic). Attianese 9 (same obverse die); SNG ANS 284 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 1469 (same obverse die); Historia Numorum Italy 2095.
A nice specimen of a very rare variant with a beautiful old collection tone. Struck from a worn reverse die and with several minor edge marks, otherwise good very fine.
Ex CNG Auction Triton XXVI, 2023, Lot 31.
Ex Guadán Collection (Roma Auction 25, 2022, lot 62).
Price realized | 1'000 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |