Lot 3490

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Italy, Lucania, Paestum, 210 B.C., AE sextans, (2.43 g), obv. head of Ceres to right, wearing corn-wreath, two pellets behind, rev. forepart of boar to right, above **P*AIS two pellets below, (cf.S.633, HN Italy 1193, SNG ANS 760). Green patina, some light porosity, very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG Auction 61, lot 1.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$110

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