CRETA. ITANOS. Stater, about 320-280. AR 10.26 g. Head of Athena l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with floral pattern. Rev. ITANIΩN Eagle standing l., head turned to the r.; in field, r., marine monster (triton). Le Rider, Crète 196 and pl. VIII,15; SNG Lockett 2573; Svoronos, Crète 205,35. Very rare. Excellent style. High relief. Nice old cabinet tone. Die break on rev. Extremely fine

Provenance: From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century.