Corinthian Helmet / Two Pellets
Himera (Sicily) - Hexas (⅙ Litra)
Description
Obverse: Corinthian helmet to right.
Reverse: Two pellets.
Very rare. Toned and clear. Some roughness, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Himera |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 455 BC - 425 BC |
| Weight | 0.12 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 6h |
| Denomination | Hexas (⅙ Litra) |
| Standard | Sicilian Litra |
| References | Buceti #30 (this coin); HGC 2 #460 (this coin) |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Collection of A. D. Moretti | - |
| United States | Jan 10, 2007 | |
| France | Collection sans Pareille of Ancient Greek Fractions | - |
| Switzerland | May 21, 2023 | |
| United States | Privately purchased from Shanna Schmidt at NYINC | Jan 17, 2026 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |