CRETE. Hierapytna. Circa 200-67 BC. Didrachm (23 mm, 7.48 g, 1 h). Turreted head of Tyche to right. Rev. ΙΕΡΑΠΥ ΝΕΩΝ ( sic! ) Eagle with spread wings walking to right; before him, palm tree; in field to right, horizontal Σ with its point upwards above Τ; all within olive wreath. Svoronos 26. A very well-struck and attractive example, nicely toned. About extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, ex Leu 18, 5 May 1977, 156.
Price realized | 6'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |