Ancient Greek Bronze Hemilitron Coin of Himera Sicily - 420 BC

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An ancient Greek bronze hemilitron coin from Himera, Sicily. Struck 420 - 408 B.C. The obverse depicts the city of Himera, personified as a Nymph, facing left. The reverse with six pellets within a laurel wreath. Himera was an important Greek colony located on the northern coast of modern-day Sicily. After passing under the rule of the tyrant Theron, the Himerans defeated the Carthagians in the Battle of Himera, against superior numbers. However in 408 BC the city was eventually destroyed by the Carthagians in the course of their Sicilian expedition. This coin dates to the final period of Himeran independence, before its total destruction. Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.80 g. Provenance: Ex. British private collection, acquired 1970's from a London dealer. Authenticity All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be Authentic as described. For added security we offer a full money-back guarantee if a recognized authority disputes the authenticity of any object sold. We send paper invoices incorporating a signed certificate of authenticity and photograph of the item. Shipping We send all collectibles Registered, Signed-for and Insured. We do not aim to profit from shipping charges. As volume sellers with preferential rates, we are mostly able to ship at below commercially available prices. For eBay customers If you wish to leave us a note read more

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