Thrace, Abdera
Stater, magistrate Apollados circa 411-385, AR 12.83 g. Griffin springing l. Rev. EΠI AΠOΛ – Λ – [A] – ΔOΣ Apollo advancing l., holding patera in his r. hand and laurel branch over shoulder; in field to upper l., small Nike running l. and pouring libation from cantharus into Apollo's patera. May, Abdera 349 var. (unlisted reverse die). Chryssantaki-Nagle p. 123 (dating circa 367 BC).
Very rare. Struck in high relief on excellent metal and with a
magnificent old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Hess-Divo 310, 2008, 59 and Nomos 3, 2011, 37 sales.
Price realized | 26'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |