The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Himera: Tetradrachm, struck c. 407 during the Punic occupation; signed work of the the artist Mai-

Obverse: nymph driving slowing quadriga right, pulling the agitated horses to a stop; wreath-bearing Nike flying above, supporting plaque inscribed μαι; ketos left in exergue

Reverse: nymph standing by altar, pouring libation from patera; bathing satyr to right

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.51g/3h

References: Arnold-Biucchi, Gp IV, 22 [Q8/H17]; Ashmolean –; Rizzo pl. XXI, 23

Condition: Good extremely fine, light lustrous patination; probably much as struck £4,000-£5,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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From the Himera Hoard, 1984 (CH VIII, 66)
M&M Auction 77, Basel, 18 September 1992, lot 22
M&M FPL 563, March 1993 (lot 27)
F. Shore FPL 98, July 2001 (21)
CNG Auction 114, 13 May 2020, lot 36