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Nomos 13

7 October 2016
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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A very rare Pentonkion from Himera

Estimate: 500 CHF
Hammer Price:  950 CHF
Lot 124

SICILY. Himera. Circa 430-420 BC. Pentonkion (Bronze, 27 mm, 25.60 g). Facing gorgoneion with open mouth, protruding tongue and prominent teeth. Rev. Five pellets within a shallow incuse square. CNS 6 = SNG Munich 363. Very rare. Dark, blackish-green patina with some earthen highlights. Very boldly struck and impressive. Good very fine.

From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.

Online bidding closes: 7 Oct 2016, 11:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 8 Jun 2026, 17:38:34 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:950 CHF
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