Tripod / Octopus
Kroton (Bruttium) - Triobol (½ Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Tripod; ϘPO left
Reverse: Octopus
One way to distinguish this litra is due to the engraver adding the suckers to the octopus.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Kroton |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 430 BC - 420 BC |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 1h |
| Denomination | 1 Triobol |
| Standard | Achaean Drachm |
| References | HN Italy #2128; SNG ANS 3 #330-331 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Collection of L. Mildenberg, assembled between 1950s and 1970s | 1950 - 1979 |
| France | "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions | - |
| Switzerland | Nomos AG, obolos 35 - Lot 1019 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |