Lot 141: Crete, Itanos. Ca. 320-270 B.C. AR obol.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Crete, Itanos. Ca. 320-270 B.C. AR obol (11 mm, 0.73 g). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet / Star with eight rays. Svoronos 39; SNG Copenhagen 477. Rare. Toned. Fine.

Like many cities of Crete, Itanos was renowned for its archers, who served as mercenaries in the many armies of the Hellenistic age. The head of Athena on this issue is copied from the late coinage of Athens brought back as payment by mercenaries probably returning from campaigning in mainland Greece.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 141
Listing #: 174777
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:46:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $105
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Description

Crete, Itanos. Ca. 320-270 B.C. AR obol (11 mm, 0.73 g). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet / Star with eight rays. Svoronos 39; SNG Copenhagen 477. Rare. Toned. Fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 141
Listing #: 174777
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:46:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150