Lokris, Lokri Opuntii AR Stater. Circa 360-350 BC. Wreathed head of Demeter left, wearing pearl necklace and triple-pendant earring / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing right on rocky ground, holding sword and shield decorated with serpent; Corinthian helmet to left on ground between his legs, broken spear behind; ΟΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ around. BCD Lokris-Phokis 43 (same dies); BMC 18, pl. I, 6 (same); Corpus group 11, 114i. 12.22g, 23mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone over lustrous metal.
From the H.K. Collection;
Ex Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 160, 15 June 2015, lot 135;
Ex BCD Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 55, 8 October 2010, lot 43.