Pelorias / Pheraimon

Messana (Sicily) - Drachm (5 Litra)
Wreathed head of Pelorias left; below, dolphin left.
Pheraimon, nude but for helmet, advancing right, holding shield and spear.

Description

Obverse: Wreathed head of Pelorias left; below, dolphin left.
Reverse: Pheraimon, nude but for helmet, advancing right, holding shield and spear.

Find patina, numerous scratches, small pits and areas of roughness, a few deposits on reverse. Near VF. Very rare, one of only five in CoinArchives.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerMessana
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue411 BC - 409 BC
Weight3.48 g
Diameter18 mm
Orientation
↑↑
1h
DenominationDrachm (5 Litra)
StandardSicilian Litra
ReferencesCaltabiano #Series XV B, 642 (D229/R258); HGC 2 #809 (corr. (date))

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 496 - Lot 13
Jul 21, 2021
United States
Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 614 - Lot 35
Jul 29, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current