Lot 3273
Sale 86 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Selinus, (510-480 B.C.), bronze example of the (silver) didrachm, (8.354 grams), obv. selinon leaf with even flat ridge pattern on leaves, rev. incuse square with interior border containing a selinon leaf, (cf.S.731, cf.SNG Cop. 594, [Pl. 13]). Dark green patina, with surface marks, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Hans Hermann Gutknecht Collection, sold in Munzen & Medaillen, Weil am Rhein, Auction Sale 17, October 4, 2005 (Lot 281). The probability was in ancient times this was silvered to pass as a silver didrachm and hence a fouree. Unusually it is of correct weight.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240