Corinthia, Corinth
Stater circa 400-375, AR 8.57 g. Pegasus, with curved wing, advancing l.; below, [koppa]. Rev. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; in l. field, head of bull r. and in r. field, EY. Jameson 1201 (this coin). Ravel 887 (this coin). Calciati, Pegasi –. BCD Korinth –.
Very rare. Of excellent style and with a delicate iridescent tone, traces of double striking
on reverse and a nick on bowl, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Egger 7 January 1908, 480; Leu/M&M 3 December 1965, Niggeler, 312; Sternberg XII, 1982, 169 and Morton and Eden 51, 2011, Exceptional ancient Greek coins, 114 sales. From the Jameson collection.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 5'600 CHF |
Estimate | 7'000 CHF |