Nomos AG > obolos 33 | Auction date: 8 September 2024 |
Lot number: 199 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: EPEIROS. Ambrakia. Circa 456-426 BC. Stater (Silver, 21 mm, 8.41 g, 11 h). [A] Pegasos with straight wing flying left. Rev. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, sword in scabbard and A; all within incuse square. HGC 3, 200. Pegasi -. Extremely rare and with a unusually large and detailed sword symbol. Graffito naming IΠΠOΔAMOΣ on obverse, otherwise, very fine. Truly a remarkable piece, not only as a rare variety, but for the clear full signature of the ancient owner of the coin. It is not clear whether such inscriptions on coins served only to indicate ownership or if they might have sometimes had a dedicatory purpose. After all, if one is going to make a dedication of silver to the gods, it does not hurt to take extra care to be sure that they know precisely who made it. Starting price: 200 CHF |