Lot 4329
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sicily, Himera, (c.530-482 B.C. [Sear], 480/78-470 B.C. [Westermark]), silver didrachm, (8.47 g), obv. cock with closed wings strutting to left, HIMERA before, rev. crab within circular incuse circular field, (S.718, cf.Westermark 13-18 [same obverse die. obv.4, rev.-], ACNAC Rosen 55, SNG ANS 156ff). Attractively toned, extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Baldwins Auction 43, lot 2007 with ticket.
This is the cover coin for the Baldwin's Auction 43 catalogue, October 2005.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,400