Corinthia (Ancient Greece)
Colonies of Corinth. Silver Triobol (1.88g), 300-275 BC. Uncertain Mint. Pegasus flying left, below, ΛY. Reverse: Head of Aphrodite l., wearing diadem, ear-pendant and necklace, hair in a chignon at the back of the head; low in field r., monogram. BMC 146, 30 and pl. XXXIX, 19 (these dies); SNG Lockett 2312 var. (obv. to r.). Scarce. Beautiful old cabinet tone. A miniature masterpiece. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000
Ex Dr. B. Peus Nachf, Frankfort, The Hans Maag Collection, 407, 2012, lot 371.