LUCANIA, Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Half Nomos – Drachm (18.5mm, 2.93 g, 12h). Good VF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 34.
Closing Date: Jan 15 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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LUCANIA, Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Half Nomos – Drachm (18.5mm, 2.93 g, 12h). Poseidon, beardless and nude but for chlamys draped over both arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident held aloft in right hand, left arm extended; ΠOM-E around; all within double dotted circular border / Incuse of obverse type, but trident is in relief; Ǝ-MOΠ around. Gorini 10 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 1108; SNG ANS 625 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 433 = Jameson 332 (same dies). Lightly toned, traces of find patina, minor marks, a few cleaning scratches at edge on reverse. Good VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs, December 2000.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session One – Lot 1–287 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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