Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2021 Auction  –  16 - 21 August 2021

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2021 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Banknotes

Part A: Mo, 16.08.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part B: We, 18.08.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part C: Fr, 20.08.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Sa, 21.08.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part E: Sa, 21.08.2021, from 8:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

PELOPONNESOS. Elis. Olympia. AR Stater (12.22 gms), Hera Mint, 336 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style.

HGC-5, 394; BCD Olympia-159. Obverse: Head of Hera right, wearing ornamented stephanos inscribed FΑΛΕΙΩΝ Reverse: Eagle, with head right and wings spread, standing left on rock; all within wreath. A very artistic and elegant specimen, this example presents a well centered strike with an alluring cabinet tone. Some scattered roughness is noted in the fields, but does not interfere with the overall design.

From the Collection of a Gentleman.

Estimate: $2000.00-$4000.00

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 1'200 USD
The auction is closed.
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