★ Rare and Alluring Stater from Lampsakos ★

MYSIA. Lampsakos. AV Stater (8.43 gms), ca. 394-350 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Light Scuff.
Baldwin-17; SNG BN-1150-1; de Luynes-2485; Traité II-2554, pl. CLXXI, 21. Obverse: Head of female left, wearing ivy wreath and with wild, flowing hair; Reverse: Forepart of Pegasus right within incuse square. A rather well centered example of the type, offering more of the incuse square on the reverse than is generally encountered, along with complete hair detail on the head of the female. RARE and exceptionally attractive for the issue.
Ex: Stack's (1/2010) Lot # 149.
Estimate: $15000.00- $20000.00