Greek Coins Pamphylia, Aspendus Stater circa 370, AR 10.91 g. Two naked wrestlers grappling; in lower centre field, YMA. Rev. [EΣT]FEΔ[IIVΣ] Youthful slinger about to shoot; behind, triskeles . To r., Eros standing facing, head r. All within shallow incuse square with dotted border. SNG Copenhagen 212 (these dies). Mørkholm, ”A South Anatolian Coin Hoard”, Acta Arch. 30, 1959, 93-97. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Of superb style and with a wonderful iridescent tone, good extremely fine Ex M&M-Leu 1965, Niggeler I, 428 and Leu 42, 1987, 328 and Leu 52, 1991, Distinguished American Collection, 103 sales.
Price realized | 19'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |