REPRODUCTIONS, CAMPANIA. Suessa Aurunca. Circa 265-240 BC. Cast “AR Nomos” (23.5mm, 8.62 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 552 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, CAMPANIA. Suessa Aurunca. Circa 265-240 BC. Cast “AR Nomos” (23.5mm, 8.62 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. Laureate head of Apollo right; grain ear to left / Dioskouros, holding filleted palm frond, riding left, accompanied by second horse in background. Cf. Head, Guide, Period V.C.10 (for electrotype); cf. GPCG pl. 37, 5 (for prototype). Iridescent toning, scratches, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. |