| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Croton. Nomos circa 350-340, AR 22 mm, 7.75 g. Head of Hera Lacinia, wearing stephane decorated with palmettes and annulets, looking three-quarters r.; in r. field, B. Rev. ΚΡΟ – ΤΩΝΙ – ΑΤΑΝ Heracles seated l. on rock covered with lion's skin, holding cup in extended r. hand and club in l.; bow resting on ground below. Boston, MFA 187 (these dies). SNG ANS 376 (these dies). McClean 1713 and pl. 54, 17 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 94, 270 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 2169. Very rare and in superb condition for the issue. A portrait of enchanting beauty perfectly centred on a large flan and with the usual die break at a very early stage. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine Ex NAC sale 52, 2009, 50. Estimate: 12500 CHF |  |
