CNG 109, Lot: 44. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 480-430 BC. AR Nomos (18.5mm, 6.97 g, 11h). Dumpy incuse type. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet; to left, heron standing right / Incuse tripod as obverse, but [wreaths in relief]. Cf. Gorini 29; Attianese 45; HN Italy 2102. Near VF, dark iridescent tone, typical compact flan.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 284 (8 August 2012), lot 27.
From the consignor: This is another dumpy nomos with mismatched and rotated dies. [See previous lot]