Thrace, Abdera. Stater, magistrate Herokleitos circa 378, AR 16.89 g. Griffin seated l., with rounded wings, r. foreleg raised. Rev. E – Π – I – HPO – KΛEI – TO Five-stringed cithara; all within incuse square. May, Abdera –. C-N, p. 123, period VI and pl. 7, 13.
Very rare. An interesting and attractive specimen of this desirable issue of fine style.
Lovely iridescent tone, minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Busso Peus 401, 2010, 289 and Busso Peus 407, 2012, 306 sales.
Price realized | 9'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |