Terina Nomos circa 440-425, AR 7.79 g. Head of the nymph Terina l., hair tightly waved, ampyx decorated with olive-leaves. Rev. [TEPINAION] Nike seated l. on cippus, holding wreath in r. hand and caduceus in l. Regling, Terina 22. Holloway-Jenkins 10 and 22. SNG ANS 812. Gillet 331 (this coin). Kraay-Hirmer 274 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 2579.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck in high relief and with a
magnificent old cabinet tone. A minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex M&M 68, 1986, 88 and Morton & Eden 51, Exceptional Greek coins, 24 sales. From the Charles Gillet collection.
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