454, Lot: 53. Estimate $100. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off SICILY, Kossura. 2nd century BC. Æ (21.5mm, 6.05 g, 12h). Bust of Isis left, wearing klaft and hair-dress in the shape of uraei on both sides of solar disc; to left, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath / Punic ‘YRNM in laurel wreath with berries at top. CNS 1; SNG Copenhagen 449–50. Earthen brown patina. Good VF.
From the Alpine Collection. Lot includes an old French collection ticket.