CRETE. Gortyna. AR Stater (11.46 gms), ca. 330-270 B.C.
Svornos-81 (plate XV, #5). Europa seated amidst tree branches fighting off the advances of an eagle (Zeus); Reverse: Bull to right with head turned left, fly or bee between bull's legs. Nice round planchet. Light obverse die rust. Well struck, good metal quality and RARE as such. EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00