Leucas. Stater circa 470-450 BC, AR 8.47 g. Pegasus flying r.; below, Λ. Rev. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; all within partially incuse square. Boston 1160. Calciati 16.
A portrait of masterly style, work of a very talented engraver. Light iridescent tone,
light scratches on reverse, and off-centre on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Munzhandlung Basel 4, 1935, 680 and M&M Numismatics I, 1997, 89 sales. From the Harald Salvesen collection.
Price realized | 3'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |