Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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CRETE. Knossos. AR Drachm (4.85 gms), ca. 300-270 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
Svor-70; SNG Cop-374. Obverse: Head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos; Reverse: Labyrinth; A-P across field. This RARE and desirable type does exhibit some striking weakness and roughness, but those aspects are fairly typical for this issue oft encountered quite crude. The labyrinth itself is rather pleasing and engaging.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Svor-70; SNG Cop-374. Obverse: Head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos; Reverse: Labyrinth; A-P across field. This RARE and desirable type does exhibit some striking weakness and roughness, but those aspects are fairly typical for this issue oft encountered quite crude. The labyrinth itself is rather pleasing and engaging.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Superior (2/1975) Lot # 1982.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000