ISTROS, Stater, 400-350 BC, Two male heads facing, left inverted/Eagle on dolphin, A below, S1669 (£225); AEF/VF, well centered, several small edge splits, obv well struck with good detail on heads, rev has lt porosity. The identity of the heads has been debated; some scholars say The Dioskuroi, others say Bert and Ernie. (A VF brought $320 on $386 bid in my 8/91 sale; VF+ $926, CGB 11/11.)
Price realized | 251 USD |
Starting price | 125 USD |