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SICILY. Messana. Circa 310-288 BC. Litra (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 9.17 g, 3 h). ΠΕΛΩΡΙΑΣ Wreathed head of the nymph Pelorias in profile to the left; in front, two dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙ-ΩΝ Nude warrior (Pheraimon) advancing left, holding spear and round shield; his himation, held in his left hand, is trailing on the ground. Caltabiano Serie XIX (Pelorias/Pheraimon), 871. CNS I, 22. HGC 2, 834. SNG Copenhagen 423. Rare and with attractive brownish-red patina. Very fine.
From the J. Metzger Collection.
Acording to Maria Caccamo Caltabiano the wreath of Pelorias is made of ears of corn, or more likely considering the nymphs natural habitat, leafs of reed. Furthermore, although this series is quite substantial, only the last few reverse dies of the series split the legend in two, as is the case on our specimen.
From the J. Metzger Collection.
Acording to Maria Caccamo Caltabiano the wreath of Pelorias is made of ears of corn, or more likely considering the nymphs natural habitat, leafs of reed. Furthermore, although this series is quite substantial, only the last few reverse dies of the series split the legend in two, as is the case on our specimen.