Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Sicily, Piakos Æ Hemilitron. Circa 425-420 BC. Dies by the 'Maestro della foglia'. Laureate head of river god to left; before, six pellets interspersed by Π-I-A-K-I-Ω-N / Dog to right, attacking stag crouching to right; acorn to left, oak leaf to right. Jenkins, Coinages p. 92; CNS 1; Rizzo pl. LX, 13 (same dies); Basel 396; SNG Morcom -; SNG ANS -; BMC 1; Laffaille 198; Virzi 1344. 6.85g, 20mm, 2h.
About Good Very Fine. Glossy dark green patina. Very Rare.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 28, 2 July 2016, lot 36.
This very rare issue, of which Jenkins was only able to cite three extant examples, bears a distinct similarity and refinement of style with the celebrated 'Maestro della foglia' Apollo-head issues of Katane (cf. SNG ANS 1254-6). This had led Rizzo to speculate, and Jenkins to concur, that the same engraver had been responsible for both issues, this link giving us the only chronological evidence for this issue.
About Good Very Fine. Glossy dark green patina. Very Rare.
From a private UK collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 28, 2 July 2016, lot 36.
This very rare issue, of which Jenkins was only able to cite three extant examples, bears a distinct similarity and refinement of style with the celebrated 'Maestro della foglia' Apollo-head issues of Katane (cf. SNG ANS 1254-6). This had led Rizzo to speculate, and Jenkins to concur, that the same engraver had been responsible for both issues, this link giving us the only chronological evidence for this issue.