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Auction 96  6 October 2016
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Lot 1077

Estimate: 10 000 CHF
Price realized: 13 000 CHF
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Greek Coins
Olympia, Elis. Stater signed by DA..., circa 408 BC, the 93rd Olympiad, AR 12.28 g.

Description

Head of eagle l., beneath, white poplar leaf inscribed ΔΑ. ??Rev. F – A Winged thunderbolt; all within wreath.

References
Jameson 1231 (this obverse die)
Kraay-Hirmer 500
Seltman Olympia, 151
BCD Olympia 77
Prospero 153 (this obverse die)
Condition
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly among the finest specimens known. Old cabinet tone and good very fine

Provenance
Leu sale 25, 1980, 128
NFA sale XVIII, 1987, 160
Morton & Eden sale 51, 2012, 118

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