Page 217 - Treasure, World & U.S. Coin Auction 17

Ancient Coins

Ancient Greek

Akarnania

1084. Akarnania, Anaktorion, AR stater, ca.
350-300 BC, “pegasus.” Imhoof-Blumer Akarnanians 62;
Pegasi 26 var; BCD Akarnania 88. 8.18 grams. Pegasus flying
right, AN monogram below / Head of Athena right,
wearing Corinthian helmet; tripod and AN monogram
to left. Attractively toned VF+, well struck and fairly well
centered. Estimate: $500-$750.

Calabria

1085. Calabria, Taras, AR nomos, 315-302 BC,
“boy on dolphin.” Fischer-Bossert group 68, 827 (V337/
R641); HN Italy 938. 7.62 grams. Warrior on horse galloping
right, holding shield and two spears, striking with a third
spear; monogram below / Phalanthos riding dolphin
right, holding bow and arrow; monogram below. Bold
AVF with steel-gray toning, all design present due to
good centering, minor marks. Estimate: $600-$900.

Corinth

1086. Corinth, Corinthia, AR stater, ca. 345-
300 BC, “pegasus.” Pegasi 383; Ravel 1065; BCD Corinth
126. 8.53 grams. Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of
Athena left; behind, N and triskeles of crescents within
circle. Lightly toned AVF with nice smooth surfaces and
good details, just struck a little off-center. Estimate:
$350-$500.

Islands off Attica

1087. Islands off Attica, Aegina, AR stater, ca.
525-480 BC, “sea turtle.” Meadows-Aegina, group 11b;
HGC-6, 429. 12.36 grams. Sea turtle / Incuse square with
mill-sail pattern. Interesting flan that mirrors the shape
of the turtle, non-toned Fine with a couple die breaks
on obverse. Estimate: $500-$750.

215