Bruttium, Kroton. c. 430-400 BC
Bruttium, Kroton. c. 430-400 BC
AR Triobol, 1.27g (12mm, 4h).
ϘPO Tripod. / Pegasos with curved wings flying to r.
Pedigree: Ex. the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions; Ex. R.C. Lockett, II,1, Glendining & Co., 25 October 1955, 506 (part); Ex. Sir H. Weber.
References: HN III 2127. SNG Lockett 622 (this coin). Weber 1018 (this coin)
Grade: Slightly rough surfaces, some very slight wear on high points of both faces. VF/EF. (gk1772)
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This spectacular fraction is an interesting combination of imagery. The obverse shows a tripod which is typical of the imagery from coins of Croton. The earliest coins from Croton are of the thin incuse style with a tripod as the main imagery. This type delegates the tripod to the reverse and features a Pegasus on the obverse instead. Croton is notable in history for its numerous Olympian athletes as well as its physicians of which it is lesser known. Finally, Pythagorus founded his school in c. 520 in Croton.