Lokris, Lokri Opuntii AR Stater. Circa 360-350 BC. Wreathed head of Demeter to left, wearing pearl necklace and triple-pendant earring / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing to right on rocky ground, holding sword and shield decorated with griffin; wreath on ground between his legs, broken spear behind; ΟΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ around. BCD Lokris-Phokis 62 (same dies); BMC -; Corpus Group 18, 135k; HGC 4, 990.
NGC graded VF 5/5 - 3/5 (#4632828-002).
From A Lady's Winged Horse Collection;
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, NYINC Signature Sale 3072, 15 January 2019, lot 35096.
Price realized | 3'400 GBP |
Starting price | 750 GBP |
Estimate | 1'250 GBP |