SICILY, Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. Electrotype “Hemistater” (16mm, 2.51 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge).Electronic Auction 472 Electrotypes, Gold Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. Electrotype “Hemistater” (16mm, 2.51 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Head of Persephonoe right, quiver over shoulder; thunderbolt to left / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and trophy; crescent to upper left, thuderbolt to lower inner left, Π to inner right. Head, Guide, Period V.C., 25; cf. BM no. RPK,p55B.1.PyrI (for prototype). Toned. As made. |