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LUCANIA, Sybaris. Circa 453-448 BC. AR Sixth Nomos – Triobol (10mm, 1.19 g, 12h).
Electronic Auction 483 Lot: 56. Estimated: $ 100
Greek, Silver
Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.
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LUCANIA, Sybaris. Circa 453-448 BC. AR Sixth Nomos – Triobol (10mm, 1.19 g, 12h). Poseidon standing right, preparing to cast trident, left arm extended / Bull standing left; VM above, ••• (mark of value) in exergue. Cf. HN Italy 1748–9; SNG ANS 869. Deeply toned, scratches. Good Fine.
From the Judy Day Frink Collection, purchased from Empire Coins.
The obverse type of this period clearly employs the same as that found on the coins of Poseidonia, though the reason for this is not certain. It has been suggested (cf. HN Italy and IACP), that refugees from Sybaris may have taken refuge in Poseidonia, and that Poseidonia played an influential role in the subsequent refoundation of the city in 453 BC.
Closing Date and Time: 6 January 2021 at 10:18:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.
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