MYSIA. Lampsakos. Circa 400-370 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.45 g, 12 h). Head of Athena facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing a triple-crested Attic helmet with raised earflaps, a pendant earring and a pearl necklace. Rev. Forepart of Pegasos to right. Baldwin 20 and pl. II, 14 ( same dies ). SNG Paris 1141 = Traité II 2, 2541 and pl. CLXXI, 7 ( same dies ). Very rare. With a light reddish tone. Very minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, ex Gemini VII, 9 January 2011, 470.
Price realized | 22'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |
Estimate | 12'500 CHF |