Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Cumae. Didrachm circa 460-450, AR 18 mm, 7.59 g. K – V – M – E Female head (nymph Kyme ?) r., wearing necklace and pearl diadem. Rev. KVMAIO – N retrograde Mussel; above, bird standing r. Berliner Blätter für Münz-, Siegel – und Wappenkund I, 1863, 135 and pl. 5, 1 (this coin illustrated). Sambon 25 (this coin). Rutter 36 (this coin). AMB 39 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 526. Extremely rare. A very attractive portrait of late Archaic style and a superb old cabinet tone. Good very fine / about very fine Ex Münzhandlung Basel 4, 1935, Waldeck, 146 and NAC 13, 1998, formerly exhibited at the Antikenmuseum Basel, 39 sales. From the Athos and Dina Moretti collection. Estimate: 3000 CHF |