Lot 3018
Sicily, Himera, c. 483-472 BC. AR Didrachm (8.26 g). Rooster standing left; ethnic in left field. Reverse: Crab within circular border. SNG ANS 158. Underlying luster still evident. Nicely toned and well detailed. Superb Extremely Fine.
The selection of a Greek city-state's coin type often reflected some important local crop. A "type parlant," or punning allusion to the city's name, could also be chosen. Here, the Greek word for "day" is identified with the first sound of the ancient day — the herald of the rooster.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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