Medusa

Pamphylia, Side

AR Stater, 10.64g.  23mm.  c.370-350 B.C.  Helmeted Athena Parthenos standing to left holding nike, spear, and shield emblzoned with the head of Medussa; pomegrante in field to left.  Rev. Apollo standing to left holding scepter and laurel branch and sacrificing over altar; raven at feet.   SNG France 648. Atlan, Side 118. Lovely iridescent toning and of exceptional quality and completeness for the type.

Pedigree/Provenance:

Ex: Künker, Osnabruck, Auction 174, 2010, lot 398
Ex: Peus, Frankfurt, Auction 403, 2011, lot 126.

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Extremely Fine $5,500.00