Lete or Siris
Stater circa 520-485, AR 9.83 g. Nude ithyphallic satyr grasping r. arm of nymph trying to move away from him; at sides and above, three pellets. Rev. Incuse square with diagonally divided rough surfaces. AMNG III/2, 14 (Lete). SNG Berry 31. SNG ANS 958. Peykov A0020. Dewing 1022. Svoronos, Hellénisme Primitif pl. VIII, 6. Struck on fresh metal and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine Ex NFA XXVI, 1991, 56; NAC 6, 1993, 118 and MDC Monaco 4, 2018, 20 sales.
Price realized | 7'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |