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8 Feburary 2015
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An impressive Litra from Himera

Starting Price: 250 CHF
Hammer Price:  270 CHF
Lot 118

SICILY, Himera. Circa 470-450 BC. Litra (Silver, 12mm, 0.79 g 7). Forepart of a human-headed monster to left, with beard, horn, wing and a lion’s paw; all within circle of dots. Rev. ΙΜΕΡΑΙΟΝ Nude youth riding a prancing goat to left, holding whip in his right hand and goat’s horn in his left. SNG ANS 172-173. An attractive example with a dark patina. Slightly rough surfaces but sharply struck and well centered. About extremely fine.


From the collection of a European specialist.

Online bidding closes: 8 Feb 2015, 18:59:00 CET Current Date & Time: 8 Jun 2026, 14:06:21 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:270 CHF by PECUNIA (2 bids)
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