Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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CILICIA. Nagidos. AR Stater (10.87 gms), ca. 400-385/4 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Casabonne Type-4; BMC-12. Obverse: Aphrodite seated left, holding phiale over garlanded altar to left; to right, crowning Eros standing left; Reverse: Dionysos standing left, holding thyrsos and grape bunch on vine. Boldly struck on both sides, this attractively toned piece presents tremendous eye appeal, as is evident by its star designation. Some beautiful iridescent hues--seldom encountered on the type--simply add further allure.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00
Casabonne Type-4; BMC-12. Obverse: Aphrodite seated left, holding phiale over garlanded altar to left; to right, crowning Eros standing left; Reverse: Dionysos standing left, holding thyrsos and grape bunch on vine. Boldly struck on both sides, this attractively toned piece presents tremendous eye appeal, as is evident by its star designation. Some beautiful iridescent hues--seldom encountered on the type--simply add further allure.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00