Gemini III, January 9th, 2007 Lot # 159
Estimate: US$6000

            CRETE. The Arcadians. Ca. 330–320 BC. Silver stater (10.67 gm). Head 
            of Zeus-Ammon right, with ram’s horn / APKA—[ÄÙN], Athena standing 
            left, head right, holding spear in right hand and resting left on 
            grounded shield. Le Rider pl. 16, 6. Cf. Svoronos 1, pl. ii, 16–18 
            (drachms). The fourth known example. Extremely rare. Areas of weak 
            striking. Very fine. 

            Ex Leu 13, 29–30 April 1975, lot 177; ex Hess-Leu 1960, 7 April 
            1960, lot 188. 

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Lot 159 sold for high bid of $4000 [ $4600, or approx 3555.8 EUR, 2346 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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