Triton XVIII, Lot: 331. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Nomos (26mm, 8.14 g, 12h). Spread incuse type. Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet, serpents rising from bowl and between feet; retrograde (koppa)PO to left, crab to right / Incuse tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl in relief; crab to left, (koppa)PO (P retrograde) to right. Gorini –; Attianese 30 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 2078; SNG ANS 246 var. (position of ethnic and crab on rev.); SNG Lloyd 593 var. (same); SNG Lewis 247; Dewing –; Pozzi 284 (same dies). Good VF, toned. Excellent metal.
From the RH Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 185 (8 March 2010), lot 12; Paul H. Gerrie Collection (includes his ticket).