Lokris Opuntii, AR Triobol, c. 338-316 BC, BCD Lokris-Phokis 98

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  1. Amit Vyas

    Amit Vyas Well-Known Member

    Lokris Opuntii, AR Triobol, c. 338-316 BC, BCD Lokris-Phokis 98, Nicolet & Oeconomides Group 11, 211-309 (2.57 g, 16 mm)

    Obverse: Female head (described as Persephone or Demeter) to right, wearing grain wreath and pendant earring

    Reverse: ΟΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ. Helmeted, nude Ajax the Lesser advancing to right, holding sword in his right hand and shield with his left; interior of shield adorned with serpent; below, kantharos.
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    Amit Vyas, Feb 11, 2022
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    Oooh, nice toning!:wideyed:
    A type near and dear to my heart:
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    Meander Well-Known Member

    Great coins, both of you!
    The female head on the obverse is always of such a fine style on these cute little coins:
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    Meander, Feb 11, 2022
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