[ 4942] SICILY: Himera Bronze Hemilitron (21mm, 1.33 gm.) Tarentum, c.420-407 B.C. Reference: Calciati I, S. 41, Em. 32 Nude rider on a goat right, blowing into conch, holding club and lion(?) skin; below, Corinthian helmet right. Nike advancing left, holding open wreath in right hand, dress in left; six pellets (mark of value) to left. Provided with certificate of authenticity. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by Sergey Nechayev, PhD - Numismatic Expert Himera (Greek: Ἱμέρα), was an important ancient Greek city of Sicily, situated on the north coast of the island, at the mouth of the river of the same name (the modern Grande), between Panormus (modern Palermo) and Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù). Its remains lie within the borders of the modern comune of Termini Imerese. Payment & Shipping: Will accept payments via PayPal. = MM_contentVersion;
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