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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 8-9 Sep 2016
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LUCANIA. Thurium. Ca. 350-300 BC. AR distater (27mm, 15.76 gm, 9h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone / ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ HPA in two lines above bull charging right, head lowered, two fish swimming right in exergue. Noe, Thurian N10-16/N6. Cf. HN Italy 1859/1858. A magnificent piece, struck on a broad flan from an obverse die of superb style and sporting gorgeous deep iridescent toning. NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD
LUCANIA. Thurium. Ca. 350-300 BC. AR distater (27mm, 15.76 gm, 9h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone / ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ HPA in two lines above bull charging right, head lowered, two fish swimming right in exergue. Noe, Thurian N10-16/N6. Cf. HN Italy 1859/1858. A magnificent piece, struck on a broad flan from an obverse die of superb style and sporting gorgeous deep iridescent toning. NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD