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Details
LOT 3115
Akarnania, Argos Amphilochikon AR Stater. Circa 340-300 BC.
Pegasos flying to left; A below / ΑΡΓΕΙ above head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, crested Corinthian helmet to left. BCD Akarnania 132-3; Calciati 11. Very Fine.(8.53gr, 20mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 24, 3 December 2022, lot 1099.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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