Pleasing Hellenistic Stater of Magnesia.
IONIA. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. AV Stater (8.48 gms), ca. 125-120 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
CNG E-445, lot 154; CNG 111, lot 243; CNG 106, lot 376; Heritage 3056, lot 30066 (all from same dies). Euphemos, son of Pausanias, "magistrate." Obverse: Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephanos; bow and quiver over shoulder; Reverse: Nike, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right. A VERY RARE and interesting type, known only from some recent appearances at auction. Highly lustrous and brilliant.
Estimate: $6000.00- $8000.00
Price realized | 3'600 USD |
Starting price | 3'600 USD |
Estimate | 6'000 USD |