CORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 500-450 BC. Stater (Silver, 19 mm, 8.41 g, 3 h). Ϙ Pegasos, bridled and with curved wings, flying to right. Rev. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet with neck guard, pendant earring, and pearl necklace; all within incuse square. BCD Corinth 22. Calciati 59. HGC 4, 1823. Ravel 245. Attractively toned. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Jean Elsen 18, 22 April, 1991, 205.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.