[Freeman and Sear] Lot: 33

CRETE: Phalasarna. Ca. 300–280 BC. AR drachm.
(5.00 gm).
   Female head right, wearing pendant earring and band around
   head / ?—?, trident head ornamented with vegetative
tendrils. Svoronos 5, pl. xxv, 7. Very rare. Slightly rough
   surfaces and some old scratches. Lightly toned. Very fine

   The obverse type probably represents the eponymous nymph
   Phalasarna, who was apparently assimilated to Britomartis
   Dictynna and to Artemis.

   Estimated Value: $ 3,000

From the Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 13, August 25th, 2006.

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear, www.freemanandsear.com.