Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3220 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $600
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LOKRIS, Lokris Opuntia, (c.380-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.85 g), obv. head of Persephone left, wreathed with three wheat leaves and wearing a triple pendant earring, rev. OPONTI**WN* to left, Ajax advancing right, nude but for crested helmet, brandishing sword and shield decorated with a griffin, broken spear at feet, (cf.S.2326, SNG Cop 43.1, HGC 992, SNG Lockett 1692). Struck with rusted obverse dies, nearly very fine and rare.
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Estimate $600
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