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Auction 96 14-15 February 2017
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Aitolia, Aitolian League. Silver Stater (10.63 g), ca. 250-225 BC. Head of Apollo to right, wearing oak wreath; below neck, ΦI. Reverse: [AI]TΩΛΩ[N], Aitolos, with petasos resting on back and sword held under his arm, standing left, foot resting on pile of rocks, holding spear; in left field, two monograms. Tsangari 663; De Laix p. 72, 10; BCD Akarnania 441 (same obv. die). Well struck on excellent metal with underlying luster present. Attractive light toning. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
From the Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from an uncertain NFA FPL in the 1980s, no. 243.
The Aitolian League was founded in the mid to late fourth century BC to defend the interests of the Aitolian tribes against external threats, especially the growing power of Macedonia. It was initially a minor irritant to Alexander the Great and his early Successors, but after brilliant success in repelling the Galatians (Celts) at Delphi in 279 BC the League evolved into a powerful force in Greece, constantly expanding its influence in the region at the expense of Macedon. This coin may have been struck to fund the League's long conflict with the Macedonian king Demetrios II Aitolikos (239-229 BC).
From the Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from an uncertain NFA FPL in the 1980s, no. 243.
The Aitolian League was founded in the mid to late fourth century BC to defend the interests of the Aitolian tribes against external threats, especially the growing power of Macedonia. It was initially a minor irritant to Alexander the Great and his early Successors, but after brilliant success in repelling the Galatians (Celts) at Delphi in 279 BC the League evolved into a powerful force in Greece, constantly expanding its influence in the region at the expense of Macedon. This coin may have been struck to fund the League's long conflict with the Macedonian king Demetrios II Aitolikos (239-229 BC).