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Crete, Gortyna. Stater; Crete, Gortyna; c. 330-270 BC, Stater, 11.51g. Svoronos-59 and pl. XIV, 6; Le Rider-21c and pl. XIV, 4 (this coin); SNG Cop-442. Obv: Europa seated r. amid the branches of a tree, her head lowered and resting on her l. hand. Rx: Zeus as bull standing r., head l. Overstruck on a land tortoise stater of Aegina; planchet defect on obverse. Ex Leu 8 (new), 23 October 2021, lot 71. From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 18 August 1965 (photocopy of the original invoice included in lot). Ex Kricheldorf XIII, 23 September 1963, 93. From the 1953 Phaestus region Hoard (IGCH 152).This coin has a wonderful pedigree, and is published in literature by the writer. It is overstruck on an Aeginetic stater, leaving a slight split in the flan. Wonderfully centered, and beautifully struck, this is a magnificent example of one of the most popular and storied issues of Crete. An exceptional entry to any collection of Greek silver.. gEF