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Sale 25


Lot 3207

Bruttium. Brettian League, c. 215-205 BC. AR Drachm (4.52 g). Time of Hannibalic Occupation of Italy. Veiled and diademed head of Thetis(?) right, scepter at shoulder, with grasshopper behind. Reverse: Poseidon leaning left, holding scepter and resting foot on column; eagle holding thunderbolt before. SNG Cop. --; SNG ANS --; BMC --. Apparently the grasshopper symbol very rare compared to the fly symbol usually seen. Good strike and attractive style, the reverse sharp and choice. Choice Very Fine / Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,000.

 
Realized $546



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