Greece (Corinth): silver stater; Pegasus and Athena, ca. 345-307 BC

Greece (Corinth): silver stater; Pegasus and Athena, ca. 345-307 BC



NGC AU; Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.

Additional images on CollectiveCoin page.

Obverse: Pegasus flying left, koppa below.

Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena (or Aphrodite) left, Artemis Phosphoros w/torch left.

Composition, diameter, weight: Silver, 20.3 mm, 8.468 g, die axis 180º.

Authority/ruler: Corinth.

Catalog info: Pegasi I 451; Ravel 1076; HGC 4, 1848.

Grade, cert. info: NGC AU; Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5; cert. #4280918-002. (“XF” per Forum.)

Provenance: Forum Ancient Coins, 6/5/2017, raw. Prior provenance to Classical Numismatic Group.

Notes: Forum’s description: “Superb style, some luster, light marks, areas of porosity.”

Wikipedia Links:
Ancient Corinth
Stater
Pegasus
Athena
Ancient Greek coinage
Koppa (letter)

Additional Links:
Original dealer listing
Wildwinds page: Corinth Staters
"Eclectic Box" collection gallery

 

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