HimeraTetradrachm
AR Himera, Sicily Tetradrachm 406 B.C.(17.41g)
O: Galloping quadriga driven r. by charioteer who is crowned by Nike flying l. above; Nike also holds a tablet with artist's signature MAI . . .; in ex., hippocamp l.; Sear 818; BMC 2.48; Rizzo 21,23
R: Nymph Himera sacrificing at altar and satyr washing below lion's head fountain, similar to 813, but of fine classical style.
G: Mint State
S: Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 3/16/93 purchased at the store; lot no. 145 in the
76th B or B Sale pictured on back cover of THE CELATOR Vol.7 No.4
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