BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 425-350 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.80 g, 1h).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 60. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 425-350 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.80 g, 1h). Eagle with closed wings standing left, head right, on the head of a stag right / Tripod with high neck surmounted by wreaths, legs terminating in lion’s feet; ivy leaf to left, (koppa)PO to right. Attianese 104; HN Italy 2146; SNG ANS 352 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 607 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 183 (same obv. die); Gillet 231 (same obv. die); Gulbenkian 127 = Sartiges 64 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 188 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 269 = Bement 282 (same dies). Deep cabinet tone, usual minor die breaks on obverse, overstruck on a Corinthian type stater. Near EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Ars Classica XIII (27 June 1928), lot 162.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.