Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXV 22-23 Sep 2022
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Lokris, Lokri Opuntii AR Stater. Circa 360-350 BC. Wreathed head of Demeter to left, wearing pearl necklace and triple-pendant earring / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing to right on rocky ground, holding sword and shield decorated with coiled serpent; broken spear on ground behind, ΟΠΟΝ-ΤΙΩΝ around. BCD Lokris-Phokis 41 (same rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 46 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 1694 (same dies); Dewing 1476; HGC 4, 990. 12.07g, 24mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; an exceptional specimen, beautifully centered on the flan with subtle blue iridescence complementing a subtle cabinet tone.
This coin published in H.B. Andersen, Apollo to Apollo: The Hunt for the Divine and Eternal Beauty (2019);
From the Apollo to Apollo Collection (www.apollotoapollo.com);
Ex A. Tkalec AG, Auction February 2001, 19 February 2001, lot 90.
Extremely Fine; an exceptional specimen, beautifully centered on the flan with subtle blue iridescence complementing a subtle cabinet tone.
This coin published in H.B. Andersen, Apollo to Apollo: The Hunt for the Divine and Eternal Beauty (2019);
From the Apollo to Apollo Collection (www.apollotoapollo.com);
Ex A. Tkalec AG, Auction February 2001, 19 February 2001, lot 90.