Lot 4685
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Locri Opuntii and Epiknemidia, (369-338 B.C.), copy of a silver stater, (11.15 g), obv. head of Persephone to right, wreath with corn, wearing ear-ring, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, naked but for helmet, advancing to right, holding sword and large shield, broken spear on ground, around **OPON TIWN*, (cf.S.2326, cf.BMC 27, cf.BCD 93 [NAC Sale 55], cf.Gulbenkian 498). Smoothed on edge of reverse, a good modern copy, original type rare.
Ex Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, September 12, 2003.
A modern copy by uncertain forger.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90