Lot 1985

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

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 Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 121, lot 4329. Previously Baldwins Auction 43, lot 2007.^^

Estimate
$5,000
Result Status
Passed in