The Lion with Raised Forepaw
Lot 7:
Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Monsters and Animals Group. AR Drachm(?), 5th century BC. Obv. Head and neck of lion left, with raised mane and open jaws; raised forepaw. Dotted border. Rev. Blank. Cf. Vecchi EC Series 5 ; Cf. HN Italy 114 ; Cf. HGC 1 85. AR. 5.28 g. 18.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity. Unique (?) example of a previously unlisted variety of the formerly rare Vecchi EC Series 5. Porous surface. VF.
Start price € 2500
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