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January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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SICILY. Himera. AR Tetradrachm (17.20 gms), ca. 409 B.C. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
BMC-2.81, 48; SNG Lloyd-1022. Obverse die signed: "MAI" (on Nike's sign). The Nymph Himera driving quadriga right, Nike above flying left, horses in high action, Pistrix (Sea serpent or Ketos) facing left in exergue; Reverse: Nymph Himera standing facing, head left holding patera over altar, Satyr bathing in lion-headed fountain behind. A breathtaking example that deserves viewing in hand. Crisp strike details with fine style dies. Gleaming surfaces with abundant frosty luster. A tremendous example worthy of any sophisticated collection.
Purchased privately from NFA.
Estimate: $10000.00- $15000.00
BMC-2.81, 48; SNG Lloyd-1022. Obverse die signed: "MAI" (on Nike's sign). The Nymph Himera driving quadriga right, Nike above flying left, horses in high action, Pistrix (Sea serpent or Ketos) facing left in exergue; Reverse: Nymph Himera standing facing, head left holding patera over altar, Satyr bathing in lion-headed fountain behind. A breathtaking example that deserves viewing in hand. Crisp strike details with fine style dies. Gleaming surfaces with abundant frosty luster. A tremendous example worthy of any sophisticated collection.
Purchased privately from NFA.
Estimate: $10000.00- $15000.00