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CNG 84, Lot: 103. Estimate $300.
Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Himera. Circa 420-407 BC. Æ Hemilitron (20mm, 7.68 g, 9h). Rider on goat right, blowing into conch, holding scepter-like object; below, Corinthian helmet right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and lifting dress; six pellets (mark of value) to left. Kraay, Bronze, group b, 2a; CNS 27; SNG ANS 184 var. (grasshopper). Good VF, attractive green patina.


From the J. Olphin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XVIII (3 December 1991), lot 281.