Sicily. Abacaenum. 420-410 BC. AR Litra (0.64g, 1h). Bérend 11,1 (this coin); Luynes 837. Old cabinet tone. One the finest known. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Numismatica Ars Classica 2005 (29) lot 65; Numismatica Ars Classica 2001 (21) lot 40 The wild boar was widespread throughout ancient Greece. Its ferociousness, destructiveness, and strength made it a worthy opponent for hunters and mythological heroes. Greek artists were attracted to the muscular build, pliant skin, bristly mane, and fierce countenance of the wild boar; its image appeared often on coins, gems, vases or reliefs.

Lot 44

Sicily. Abacaenum. 420-410 BC. AR Litra (0.64g, 1h). Bérend 11,1 (this coin); Luynes 837. Old cabinet tone. One the finest known. Choice extremely fine. From a European private collection; Numismatica Ars Classica 2005 (29) lot 65; Numismatica Ars Classica 2001 (21) lot 40 The wild boar was widespread throughout ancient Greece. Its ferociousness, destructiveness, and strength made it a worthy opponent for hunters and mythological heroes. Greek artists were attracted to the muscular build, pliant skin, bristly mane, and fierce countenance of the wild boar; its image appeared often on coins, gems, vases or reliefs.

Category: Greek Coins (1)

Starting price: 600 €

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Lot 44