CRETE. Eleutherna. Ca. 300–280 BC. AR stater (10.83 gm).

Head of Apollo left, wearing double laurel wreath.
Apollo standing facing, holding rock in right hand and bow in left.

SNG Lockett 2552 (this coin). Svoronos 14, pl. xi, 16 (same
obverse die). 
Very rare. 

Ex Richard Cyril Lockett Collection; ex Phaestus hoard, 1953
IGCH 152).

Estimated Value: $ 3,000
 
Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 13, Lot: 16, August 25th, 2006.

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