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January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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PELOPONNESOS. Arkadia. Arkadian League. AR Hemidrachm (2.89 gms), ca. 450-440/30 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-5, 916; BCD Peloponnesos-I, 1463. Obverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding scepter extending arm from which eagle flies; Reverse: Head of Kallisto right, wearing tainia; all within incuse square. Very nicely struck, this example is darkly toned and well centered on a rather symmetrical flan. Free from major issues, the pattern of wear is consistent and charming.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-5, 916; BCD Peloponnesos-I, 1463. Obverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding scepter extending arm from which eagle flies; Reverse: Head of Kallisto right, wearing tainia; all within incuse square. Very nicely struck, this example is darkly toned and well centered on a rather symmetrical flan. Free from major issues, the pattern of wear is consistent and charming.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 29 (Winter 1959) Lot # 47.
Estimate: $300 - $500