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Lot 119:
Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, 415-405 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph right; two dolphins swimming around. Rev. MOTVAI[ON] (retrograde). Poseidon seated right on rocks, holding trident and dolphin. HGC 2 1039 (Panormos); Cf. Jenkins pl. 24, 3 (Panormos). AR. 0.56 g. 11 mm. RRR. Extremely rare litra traditionally assigned to Panormos. Instead the clear reverse legend on this specimen suggests identifying the mint as Motya. Good VF.
Start price € 300
Realized price € 1300