Magna Graecia (?), circa 4th - 3rd centuries BC. Seal or Brooch (Lead, 26.47 mm, 7.54 g). Helmeted head of Athena facing, surmounted by owl (?); on right, Nike standing left, crowing Athena. Rev. An arch formed by palm branches, enclosing dolphins. Rostovtsev -. Overbeck -. Turcan -. Arzone, Marinello -. Baratta -. Dark patina. About Extremely Fine. For similar specimens Cf. Bertolami, E-78, lot 440 and Bertolami, E-38, lot 158. Good Fine. Very Rare and intriguing piece, retaining traces of the original iron pin on the reverse. Possibly a brooch linked to a religious cult dedicated to Athena.
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