517.  Sikyon.  Circa 400-330  BC. AR Stater  (11.59 gm).  Chimaera left;  S
before,  Apollo drawing  bow below  / Dove  flying left  within wreath;  PA
behind.  BMC Peloponnesus  pg.  41, 64;  SNG Copenhagen  49  var. (chimaera
right). Toned Fine. Rare symbol. ($500)

Apollo was very popular in Sikyon and Pausanias noted a number of
sanctuaries devoted to him there.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 517.
 
 Lot sold for $320.


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