Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: LOKRIS, Lokri Opuntii. Circa 370-360 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 12.24 g, 12h). Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, holding sword in right hand, shield decorated with coiled serpent on left arm, advancing right on rocks; ivy leaf and broken spear below, OΠON-TIΩN around. H&D Group 2, 9a (O1/R3) = BCD Lokris 13 (this coin); HGC 4, 989. Attractive iridescent tone over, underlying luster, some light scratches and scuffs on obverse. Good VF. Rare. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Numismatica Ars Classica, January 2019. Ex BCD Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 55, 8 October 2010), lot 13 (hammer CHF 10,000). Estimate: 5000 USD |