Lot 2276

Sale 64 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes, Ancient, World Coins & War Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of Communion Tokens

Description

Corinthia, Corinth, (350-306 B.C.), silver staters, (8.265 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing plain Corinthian helmet, Thessalian helmet behind, (cf.S.2629, Calciati 402 [p.255, 2 reported], Ravel 1040 [p.259, 14 reported]); another with astragalus behind, (cf.S.2629, Calciati 400 [p.254, 2 reported], Ravel 1039 [p.258]). Both toned, and with some hoard patina on the obverse, otherwise nearly fine - very fine. (2)

Ex Baldwins, London December 15, 1988 for the first coin and Christie's, London, October 12, 1971 (lot 26 part) for the second coin.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300