LOKRIS, Lokri Opuntii. Circa 360-350 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 12.19 g, 11h). 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 palmette and griffin on left arm, advancing right on rocks; OΠONTIΩN to left, javelin and spear below. H&D Group 17, 133o (O15A/R46 – this coin ); BCD Lokris 61 (same dies); HGC 4, 992; SNG Copenhagen 43 (same dies); BMC 27 (same dies). Trace deposits. Good VF. Well centered.
From the San Vicente Collection. Ex Golden Gate Collection (Coin Galleries, 14 April 1993), lot 261.
Price realized | 4'000 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |