Lokris. Lokris Opuntii. Circa 370-360 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 12.22 g, 12 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΟΠΟΝ - ΤΙΩΝ Ajax, nude but for Corinthian helmet, advancing right, holding short sword in his right hand and, in his left, a shield ornamented with a coiled serpent; between his legs, Phrygian helmet on ground. Humphris & Delbridge 32 (O5/R8). An attractive example, lightly toned with some original luster and sharply struck. Extremely fine.
From the Molard Collection, Switzerland.