5504
CNG Auction #26
Lot Number: 62141
Estimate: $500.00
Final Sale Price: $335.50
Denomination: Stater
Grade: Fine toned
Reference: BMC 33; cf. SNG Copenhagen 43ff

  Lokris, Lokris Opuntia. Circa 369-338 BC. AR Stater (11.66 gm). Wreathed head of
  Persephone left, wearing triple-drop earring and necklace / OPONTIWN, the hero Ajax
  advancing right, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, holding dagger and shield
  (which is ornamented with a leaping griffin ); AIAS and spear at feet. BMC Central
  Greece 33; cf. SNG Copenhagen 43ff. Fine, toned. Estimate $500.

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