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Akarnania, Anaktorion, c. 310 BC. AR Stater (8.51 g) of the Colonies of Corinth type. MS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:499.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Akarnania, Anaktorion, c. 310 BC. AR Stater (8.51 g) of the Colonies of Corinth type. MS
Akarnania, Anaktorion, c. 310 BC. AR Stater (8.51 g) of the Colonies of Corinth type. Pegasos flying left; underneath, monogram. Reverse: Head left of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet; in right field, tripod within wreath and monogram of ethnic. Calciati II, 29; BMC 38. A fresh, crisp coin struck from early-state dies, showing only a minor die-break on the wing of Pegasos. Beautifully struck and fully lustrous. Virtually Mint State. .

A glorious, well-centered example of a Corinthian type stater reminiscent of a constellation, films and even petroleum products. In Greek mythology, Pegasos was a friend of the Muses and was ridden by the hero Bellerophon against the Chimaera .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.