SOLD
25,000.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2007 Sep 28 @ 06:58UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Did you win this lot?
A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two.
<B>Crete, Phaistos.</B></I> Ca. 280 B.C. AR stater (23 mm, 11.21 g). Talos advancing left, head facing, about to hurl stone held in hand, another stone in the other hand / Bull butting right. Le Rider p. 96, 62, pl. XXIV, 4; Svoronos p. 264, 67, pl. XXIV, 24; BMC p. 64, 20, pl. XV, 11. Toned XF. Very rare and of exceptional quality. A true masterpiece of Greek numismatic art. <I>According to myth, the giant Talos was formed by Hephaistos out of bronze in order to serve king Minos to guard the island of Crete. The beast circled the island three times daily and kept away all passing ships with a hail of stones, and anyone so unfortunate to be captured by him suffered the most horrible fate, roasting to death as the monster heated himself until white hot while clasping his prey in his arms. Telos was killed by the Argonauts with the aid of a charm produced by Medeia.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
Auction Location:
Long Beach Convention Center, Room 103A, 100 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California, United States
See Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
999.00 |
20% |
| 1,000.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
<a href="http://www.heritagegalleries.com/common/shipping.php" target="_new">Complete shipping costs here</a>
Payment Details:
No Info Available
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
- See Payment Details
Please view our complete Terms & Conditions at the following web address:
http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/images/TermsAndConditions.pdf