Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 102 18 May 2016
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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 500-450 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.73 g). Hoplite, nude but for Corinthian helmet, holding shield, standing in semi-crouch right; to right, tunny downward / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 119; Greenwell 91; SNG France 266; cf. Boston MFA 1497 (stater); cf. A. Milavic, "Hoplitodromos: The hoplite race in armor served as a vehicle to train for war" in The Celator 5.8 (August 1991), fig. 6 and front cover. Good VF, toned, slightly off center.
From the LVL Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 357 (12 August 2015), lot 106 (hammer $1400).
The hoplite is about to begin the foot race in which the runners carried their military equipment.
From the LVL Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 357 (12 August 2015), lot 106 (hammer $1400).
The hoplite is about to begin the foot race in which the runners carried their military equipment.