Elis, Olympia. Stater
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
$28,500.00
Description
Elis, Olympia; c. 269-250 BC, Stater, 12.26g. Seltman-237/238 (new combination), Jameson 2510 (this coin), BCD-220 (this coin). Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r. Rx: F-A, eagle with closed wings standing r. on tail of coiled serpent, control letters A-R (latter retrograde) across field. Ex Gemini XI, 12 January 2014, lot 145
Ex Gemini I, 11 January 2005, lot 146
Ex BCD Collection (Leu 90, 10 May 2004, lot 220)
Ex Stack's sale, 4 December 1984, lot 99
Ex Jameson Collection 2510
Ex Ars Classica XV, 2 July 1930, lot 810
Ex J. Horsky Collection (Hess 155, 30 April 1917, lot 966)
Formerly encapsulated, NGC 3762418-003.This is a powerful exmaple of a portrait of Zeus that was used as money during the Olympics. It is not only Ex Jameson, but also Ex BCD. Extremely rare and desirable.. Toned EF
Provenance: Ex Gemini XI, 12 January 2014, lot 145 Ex Gemini I, 11 January 2005, lot 146 Ex BCD Collection (Leu 90, 10 May 2004, lot 220) Ex Stack's sale, 4 December 1984, lot 99 Ex Jameson Collection 2510 Ex Ars Classica XV, 2 July 1930, lot 810 Ex J. Horsky Collection (Hess 155, 30 April 1917, lot 966) Formerly encapsulated, NGC 3762418-003