Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2016 NYINC Auction 8-9 January 2016
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PELOPONNESUS. Sicyonia. Sicyon. AR Stater, ca. 400-300 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
BMC-10.40, 57. Chimaera facing left, fore-paw raised, wreath above; Reverse: Dove flying left, "N" before, all within wreath. An absolutely gorgeous example, featuring a sharp strike with fine style dies on a planchet of high quality.
Estimate: $3500.00- $4500.00
BMC-10.40, 57. Chimaera facing left, fore-paw raised, wreath above; Reverse: Dove flying left, "N" before, all within wreath. An absolutely gorgeous example, featuring a sharp strike with fine style dies on a planchet of high quality.
The Chimaera is a famous mythical beast commonly depicted as a lion with the forepart of a goat emerging from its back with its lions tail ending in a snake's head. This monstrous creature could breath fire and was finally subdued by the hero Bellerophon who flew upon the winged Pegasus.
NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.Estimate: $3500.00- $4500.00