ANCIENT GREEK COINS
BRUTTIUM | Rhegion
CNG Triton XVI.5, Jan 16 2013
Lot 17 AR Tetradrachm, 15.95g
ex Hirsch XXXIII 1913 (265), ex Weber, Hirsch XXIV (1909) 3365
FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG
| House | Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, USA |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16th, 2013 |
| Lot | 17 |
| Description | Circa 420-415/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 15.95 g, 1h). Reverse die signed by the artist Kratesippo(s). Facing lion’s head / Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; olive sprig behind, ΣIΠΠO/KPATE below chin (only very faint traces visible). Herzfelder 63f (D36a/R52 – this coin); HN Italy 2494; SNG ANS 657; SNG Lloyd 696; SNG Lockett 657 = Bement 317; Jameson 460; de Luynes 798 (all from the same dies). VF/Fine, darkly toned, old scratches on reverse. Rare. |
| Issuer | BRUTTIUM | Rhegion |
| Metal | AR (Silver) |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Weight | 15.95g |
| Estimate | 1000 |
| Sold | 2750 |
| Currency | USD |
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BRUTTIUM | Rhegion
CNG Triton XVI.5, Jan 16 2013
Lot 17 AR Tetradrachm, 15.95g