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Electronic Auction 323  26 March 2014
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Lot 6

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 240 USD
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BRUTTIUM, The Brettii. Circa 216-214 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 4.41 g, 1h). Second Punic War issue. Diademed and draped bust of Nike right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; stylis behind / River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding scepter; monogram to right. Scheu 60; SNG ANS 22 var. (obv. symbol); HN Italy 1963. Good VF, obverse a bit off center, die break across the front of Nike's head into field.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 284 (8 August 2012), lot 24.

Arslan refines Scheu's chronology to a small degree, dating the Hera/Zeus type to 214/13-211/10 BC, and the Nike/Aisaros to 211/10-203 BC.
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