Macedon. Sermyle. 500-480 BC. AR Obol (1.06g). AMNG -; SNG ANS 728. Old cabinet tone. Perfectly centered and struck. Exceptional for issue. A masterpiece in miniature. Choice extremely fine. From the W.B. collection; Tradart 1998 (7) lot 46; Bank Leu 1989 (48) lot 130

"A horse so prancing is a thing of beauty, a wonder and a marvel; riveting the gaze of all who see him. They will never turn their backs or weary of their gazing so long as he continues to display his splendid action" said Xenophon. This outstanding obol is a perfect illustration. From myth and legend to warfare, sport or transportation, horses played an integral role in antiquity. Artists and writers celebrated them as symbols of wealth, power, and prestige but also as cherished companions of humans, heroes, and gods.