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Auction 10  18 May 2015
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Lot 5

Estimate: 750 CHF
Price realized: 1800 CHF
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GREEK COINS
Sicily

Himera, c. 430-420 BC. Trias (Bronze, 24mm, 9.42g). Facing gorgoneion with open mouth, protruding tongue and prominent teeth. Rev. Four pellets. Calciati 8. SNG ANS -. Very rare. An outstanding example with a fine green patina. Slightly softly struck, otherwise, extremely fine.

From an old European collection.
Triantes (i.e. pieces of 4 unciae) from Himera are surprisingly uncommon, especially when compared to the abundant tetrantes. This is a particularly fine example, beautifully centered and with a wonderful gorgon head.

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