eBay item 2227051864 (Ends Feb-29-04 12:56:54 PST) - Superb 2300 Yr Old GREEK Silver Coin PEGASUS home | pay | register | sign in | services | site map| help Back to list of items Listed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Greek Also listed in: Collectibles > Fantasy, Mythical & Magic > Pegasus Superb 2300 Yr Old GREEK Silver Coin PEGASUS Item number: 2227051864 You are signed in Bidding has ended for this item If you are a winner, Sign in for your status. Go to larger picture Winning bid: US $590.00 Ended: Feb-29-04 12:56:54 PST Start time:Feb-19-04 12:56:54 PST History:24 bids (US $24.00 starting bid) Winning bidder: User ID kept private Item location: The City Different - Santa Fe United States Featured Plus! Listing Ships to: Worldwide Shipping and payment details Seller information axismundi.com( 1888) Feedback Score: 1888 Positive Feedback: 99.9% Member since Mar-06-98 in United States Read feedback comments Ask seller a question View seller's other items Visit this seller's eBay Store! Axis Mundi Ancient Coins Buyer Protection Offered See coverage and eligibility Description Superb 2300 Yr Old GREEK Silver Coin PEGASUS Extremely Desirable Genuine 2300+ Year Old Greek Silver Stater of Acarnania / Featuring Two of the Classical World's Most Recognized Symbols - The Winged Horse Pegasus and the Goddess Athena Wearing a Corinthian Helmet / Minted in the City of Anactorium 314-310 BC / No Reserve This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Road # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. Concerning Our Switch To "Private Auction" : Our decision to list all of our eBay coin offerings as "Private Auctions" is being done at the request of many of our important coin collectors. Please take the time to read why we have taken this step. Over the past year a significant number of our dedicated customers have urged us to consider private auctions so that they may avoid receiving the enormous amounts of spam from individuals and companies who make a habit of harvesting the email addresses of eBay users. For many, this is particularly disturbing and embarrassing when spam for adults only services and products continue to flood their inbox. In addition, some of our clients have informed us that they have become the target of hate groups due to their purchases of certain ethnic coins. This is especially true with coins of Jewish origin. And even though eBay has made tremendous efforts to curb attempts to gain access to user information, it continues to be a serious problem. We have decided, therefore, to take the only step possible to protect our client confidentiality by switching to private auctions. Private auctions have always been the normal procedure for all auction houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's, and major coin sales as well. We fully realize that many eBay users are reluctant to bid on private auctions, but the privacy of our clients is certainly more important than any other consideration. Description: We are very pleased to offer this highly sought after genuine 2300+ year old Greek silver Stater of Acarnania for your consideration. Acarnania was the region in the northwest coastal area of Greece bounded by the Ionian Sea, the Gulf of Ambrakia and the Achelous River. It was colonized by settlers from Corinth in the 7th century BC. The close kinship with Corinth can be seen directly with the currency of both regions, namely the use of Pegasus and the goddess Athena as design devices. This beautiful coin was minted in the city of Anactorium between 314-310 BC and survives in very fine condition. Of particular interest is the fact that this example is well struck , well centered and still maintains a beautiful toned luster on both sides which adds to its desirability and value. Our photo does not convey the luster which is so apparent when viewing this coin in person. This coin features a scene of one of the ancient world's most recognized mythological creatures... the winged horse Pegasus. It also features a large portrait of the goddess Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet. For those of you just entering the ancient coin market, this is a large and thick denomination weighing over 8 grams of silver. There is no question that this coinage represents one of the most respected and important artistic coinages of classical Greek antiquity. Pegasus, the winged horse, was born from the blood of the gorgon Medusa and was said to have been fathered by Poseidon, god of the sea. He was eventually tamed by Bellerophon near the fountain of Peirene and was chosen as the symbol for a number of Greek coinage types. It was especially appropriate for the city of Corinth which was believed to have been the city of Bellerophon. The goddess Athena was closely associated with the city of Athens, but was worshiped throughout the Greek world. Her most famous sanctuary was the Parthenon. The olive tree ( her gift to mankind ) was sacred to her and in particular those which grew on the Acropolis, the oil from which was given to the victors of the Panathenaia festival. Athena was the goddess of battle, but was also known for her self-control. The mythological subjects and beautiful design of ancient Greek coins have always been a tremendous lure to collectors. In addition, these heirlooms of the ancient world have become extremely popular as showpieces for modern jewelry. Here's your opportunity to add this 2300+ year old example to your collection . We've decided to offer this historic coin with no reserve to stimulate active bidding and encourage new collectors. You will not be disappointed with this gorgeous ancient treasure. Obverse: Pegasus flying left... AN below. Reverse: Head of Athena facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet, filletted bucranium behind... KAE above. Size: 22 mm ( 7/8" ) Weight: 8.2 grams Reference: Calciati 71 THE DANGERS OF LAST MINUTE BIDDING : Almost without fail after an auction has closed we receive emails from bidders who claim they were attempting to place a bid and were unable to get into eBay. There is nothing we can do to help bidders who were "locked out" while trying to place a "last minute" bid. All we can do in this regard is to urge you to place your bids early. If you're serious in your intent to become a winning bidder please avoid eBay's high traffic during the close of an auction. Its certainly your choice how you handle your bidding, but we'd rather see you a winner instead of being left out during the last minute scramble. AUTHENTICITY : We are a member of the American Numismatic Association. All items are accompanied by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. DOMESTIC SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay $7.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : High bidder to pay the actual cost of shipping by air. It is the responsibility of the buyer to comply with foreign customs and exchange regulations. RETURN POLICY : Items can be returned for ANY reason within 10 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. All items are shipped fully insured against loss or damage. 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