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Auction 26 21 May 2023
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BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Circa 525-425 BC. Diobol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.89 g, 8 h). ϘΡΟ (retrograde) Tripod with lions' feet and three rings. Rev. Hare springing to right. Cf. HN III 2133 and SNG ANS 332 (but both with two annulets on the reverse). For the same types, see NAC 123, 2021, 93. A rare variety. Nicely centered and toned as found. Good very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
The hare was a popular animal - for its fur and meat - in Magna Graecia, and was, according to Aristotle, first brought to Sicily by Anaxilas of Rhegium, who enjoyed hunting them (for hares on the coinage of Messina, see, below, lots 147-149).
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
The hare was a popular animal - for its fur and meat - in Magna Graecia, and was, according to Aristotle, first brought to Sicily by Anaxilas of Rhegium, who enjoyed hunting them (for hares on the coinage of Messina, see, below, lots 147-149).