Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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CARIA. Islands off Caria. Rhodes. AR Drachm (2.73 gms), ca. 205-190 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-6, 1453; Ashton-297. Stasion, magistrate. Obverse: Head of Helios facing slightly right; Reverse: Rose with bud to right; ΣTAΣIΩN above; to left, club downward over bow. Quite well centered on a compact flan, this charming and immensely pleasing specimen yields an alluring cabinet tone, very little evidence of handling, a fairly bold strike, and ample luster remaining as well.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
HGC-6, 1453; Ashton-297. Stasion, magistrate. Obverse: Head of Helios facing slightly right; Reverse: Rose with bud to right; ΣTAΣIΩN above; to left, club downward over bow. Quite well centered on a compact flan, this charming and immensely pleasing specimen yields an alluring cabinet tone, very little evidence of handling, a fairly bold strike, and ample luster remaining as well.
Estimate: $700 - $1000