★ Lokri Opuntii AR Stater ★

Lokri Opuntii AR Stater, c. 360-350 BC

Lokris, Lokri Opuntii. AR Stater (21-23 mm, 11.93 g), c. 360-350 BC.
Obv. Wreathed head of Demeter to left, wearing pearl necklace and triple-pendant earring.
rev. Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing right on rocky ground, holding sword and shield decorated with serpent; Corinthian helmet to left on ground between his legs, broken spear behind; ΟΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ around.
BCD Lokris-Phokis 43; Morineau/Delbridge 115 (O20/R -); De Luynes 1957 (same dies).

Old cabinet tone and vey fine.

Ex Piguet, Geneva.