Shaggy Boar


Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 21.5 mm, c. 225-210 BC. Obv. ΣΑΛΑΠΙΝΩΝ. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. Boar charging right; above, wreath; in exergue, ΠΛΩTIΟΥ. HN Italy 691; HGC 1 640; SNG ANS 736. 7.98 g. 21.50 mm. R. Choice specimen. Lovely deep-green patina. About EF/EF.