Bertolami Fine Art
Auction 19 11-12 November 2015
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Bruttium, Stater, Kroton, alliance with Temesa, c. 480-430 BC; AR (g 7,95; mm 18; h 12); ϘPO and TE, tripod, Rv. Same type incuse. HNItaly 2107; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG ANS 1281.
Very rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.
Kroton was one of the richest and powerful poleis of Southern Italy. During the VI century it joined with Sybaris and Metapontion in destroying Siris. After this victory, Kroton assumed more power and it destroyed Sybaris in 510 BC. Kroton became the leader among the Achaean colonies and the polis produced coins with the others cities as Temesa and Hipponion.
Very rare, cabinet tone, about extremely fine.
Kroton was one of the richest and powerful poleis of Southern Italy. During the VI century it joined with Sybaris and Metapontion in destroying Siris. After this victory, Kroton assumed more power and it destroyed Sybaris in 510 BC. Kroton became the leader among the Achaean colonies and the polis produced coins with the others cities as Temesa and Hipponion.