[Freeman and Sear] Lot: 15

CRETE. Eleutherna. Ca. 300–280 BC. AR stater (11.09 gm).
Laureate head of Zeus right / [?]??????—?????, nude Apollo
standing left, holding rock in right hand and bow in left.

Jameson 2125 (this coin). Traité III 1708, pl. cclix, 2
this coin). Svoronos 30, pl. xi, 28 (same dies).  Very
rare. Slightly rough surfaces and tiny scrape at foot of
Apollo. Toned. Very fine

Ex Münzen und Medaillen 66, 22–23 October 1984, lot 121; ex
R. Jameson Collection 2125; ex Theodor Prowe Collection
Egger XL, 2 May 1912, lot 1183); ex Gustav Philipsen
Collection (Hirsch XV, 28 May 1909, lot 1482).

Estimated Value: $ 6,250

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

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