The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ITALY. Bru ttium , Rhegion (c.415/410-387 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.34g,. Lion’s head facing, its eyes looking to left. Rev. PHΓINON , head of Apollo facing to right, wearing a laurel-wreath, an olive-sprig behind (Herzfelder 104 (D.62/R.89); Gulbenkian 146 (these dies); Kraay – Hirmer pl. 100, 288; HN Italy 2496). Struck in high relief, beautiful cabinet toning, of attractive classical style, nearly extremely fine, r are . Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 17 February 1984 US$ 25,000
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