SIKYONIA. Sikyon. Circa 335-330 BC. Stater (Silver, 25 mm, 12.26 g, 6 h). Chimaera moving to the left on ground line, right paw raised; above to right, wreath; below, above the ground line, ΣΕ. Rev. Dove flying to left with wings open above and below; below dove's neck, Ι; all within an olive wreath tied on the right. BCD Peloponnesos 219 (with Ι on the reverse). BCD Peloponnesos 220 var. (with Α on the reverse, but with the same obverse die ). BMC 56. Traité II, 3, 775 and pl. CCXX, 12. Bright and attractive. Extremely fine.
Acquired privately in 2003.
Price realized | 7'500 CHF |
Starting price | 6'800 CHF |
Estimate | 8'500 CHF |