ANCIENT GREEK COINS
SICILY | Morgantina
New York Sale VII, Jan 15 2004
Lot 138 AR 8 Litrae, 6.77g
ex Hess-Leu 1966; Bank Leu 1990
FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG
| House | THE NEW YORK SALE , New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Date | January 15th, 2004 |
| Lot | 138 |
| Description | 8 Litrae, struck in Morgantina, about 215-212. AR 6.77 g. Veiled head of Demeter l., in field r., leaf (of holly?). Rev. SIKELIWTAN Nike in long chiton and with spread wings standing r. in a fast quadriga, holding the reins with both her hands, kentron in her r. hand; above, monogram HS; linear border. SNG ANS 1168. Morgantina 31, 11. Burnett, Enna 10, 109 (this specimen). Rare. Nicely toned. Rev. slightly off-centered. Extremely fine |
| Issuer | SICILY | Sikeliotes |
| Metal | AR (Silver) |
| Denomination | 8 Litrae |
| Weight | 6.77g |
| Estimate | 1550 |
| Sold | 1250 |
| Currency | USD |
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SICILY | Morgantina
New York Sale VII, Jan 15 2004
Lot 138 AR 8 Litrae, 6.77g