Lot 1985
Sale 140 · 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 Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 121, lot 4329. Previously Baldwins Auction 43, lot 2007.^^
- Estimate
- $5,000
- Result Status
- Passed in