76. Sybaris.  Circa 445-440 BC. AR Triobol (1.13 gm). Head of Athena right,
wearing  a crested  Attic  helmet decorated  with  a laurel  wreath /  Bull
standing right,  head reverted. SNG  ANS 862ff. Toned, good  VF, light even
porosity. ($300)

This coin is from the fourth founding of Sybaris in 446 BC, 
accomplished with Athenian aid. In 444 BC the city received 
additional colonists from Athenian territories. This mixing of 
peoples is reflected in the types chosen for the city’s coins: 
Athena taking the obverse while the bull of Sybaris is on the 
reverse. Circa 440 BC disputes arose and the Sybarites
were once again expelled.

CNG Mail bid sale #58, lot 76.
Lot sold for $350.


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