From the Jameson and Evans Collections
Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 76. Estimate $2000. Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008. Sold For $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Katane. Circa 405-403/2 BC. AR Drachm (4.16 g, 9h). Facing head of Silenos / Diademed male (Apollo?) head left; olive leaf and berry behind; all within circular incuse. Mirone 103; SNG ANS 1262 var. (no leaf and berry); Jameson 554 (this coin). VF, toned, light porosity. Rare.
From the Paul H. Gerrie Collection. Ex R. Jameson Collection, 554; Sir Arthur J. Evans Collection (not in Ars Classica sales).