Bruttium, Kroton. Ca. 480-430 BC. Stater (Silver, 18.2 mm, 6.7 g). Obv: ϘΡΟ (retrograde). Tripod with legs terminating in lions' paws set on dotted exergue line; crane standing to left; all within dotted border. Rev: Incuse tripod with legs terminating in lions' paws; all within radiate border. Reference: HGC 1, 1449. HN III 2102. SNG ANS 261-262. Kroton, founded by Achaean settlers in southern Italy, became renowned for its athletes, physicians and association with Pythagoras, who established his community there. Its rivalry with neighbouring Sybaris culminated in that city’s destruction in 510 BC. The tripod featured on Kroton’s coinage evoked Apollo and the Delphic oracle, linking the city’s identity to its sacred foundation traditions. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.