Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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CRETE. Gortyna. AR Drachm, ca. 98/6-94 B.C. NGC EF★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
SNG Cop-449 var. (no letters); BMC-51 var. (letters). Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus (or Minos) right; uncertain letter (Σ?) below; Reverse: Apollo seated left on rock, head facing, holding bow and resting hand upon knee; Z to right. Very well centered, this SCARCE issue presents charming eye appeal with great relief on the obverse, an alluring cabinet tone, and some hints of brilliance remaining in the protected areas.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $400 - $600
SNG Cop-449 var. (no letters); BMC-51 var. (letters). Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus (or Minos) right; uncertain letter (Σ?) below; Reverse: Apollo seated left on rock, head facing, holding bow and resting hand upon knee; Z to right. Very well centered, this SCARCE issue presents charming eye appeal with great relief on the obverse, an alluring cabinet tone, and some hints of brilliance remaining in the protected areas.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $400 - $600