PELOPONNESOS. Elis. Olympia. AR Drachm (4.73 gms), 134th-143rd Olympiad, ca. 244-208 B.C. NGC Ch EF*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-5, 509; BCD Olympia-241. Obverse: Eagle flying right, holding, and tearing at, hare in talons; Reverse: Thunderbolt with double volutes above and wings below; F-A across field. Always a popular series on account of its Olympic connection, this specimen presents a well centered strike atop a flan of wholesome and attractively toned metal.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000