SICILY, Himera. 409-407 BC. AR Tetradrachm Obv. die signed by Mai.

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SICILY, Himera. 409-407 BC. AR Tetradrachm 24mm, 15.15g g, Obv. die signed by Mai. Some smoothing of corrosion
The nymph Himera driving unruly quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning her with wreath held in extended rt hand, left hand holding plaque inscribed MAI; in exergue, ketos left / Himera standing facing, head left, holding in rt hand patera over altar to left; to rt, satyr bathing in fountain with lion-headed spout.
Arnold- HGC 2, 436; SNG Lloyd 1022
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