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Nomos 3

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  13000 CHF
Lot 9

BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 280-277 BC. Nomos (Silver, 6.63 g 2). Φ Ι Eagle,with its head turned back to left, standing right on thunderbolt; to right, herm of Hermes holding phiale in his right hand and kerykeion in his left. Rev. ΚΡΟ Tripod lebes on base; to left, Nike flying to right with branch. HN III 2181. Jameson 431. SNG ANS 409. Rare. Toned. Extremely fine.


From the Anthemion collection, USA, and from the collections of F. S. Benson, SWH 3 February 1909, 121 (bought by Jacob Hirsch for £30), and Arthur Evans, SWH 20 January 1898 (”Archaeologist and Traveller”), 28.

This coin was struck during the period of Pyrrhus’ military movements in Italy.

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 26 Sep 2025, 21:27:00 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:13000 CHF
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