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Lot 149: CRETE, Knossos. 360-320 BC. AR Stater. 
AUCTION: Pegasi Numismatics - Auction 42 (Auction 348)
- Starting Bid: $3,250
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
CRETE, Knossos. 360-320 BC. AR Stater (10.47 gm). Wreathed head of Demeter / The Labyrinth in swastika pattern with star at center. Svor.45. SNG.Lock.2531 Toned VF+, old scuff, neat c/m behind head. Rare. Refers to the maze built by Minos to house the Minotaur (half-bull, half-man, the offspring of Neptune and his wife, Pasiphaë) who was fed youths extracted as tribute from the Athenians. Theseus arrived as such a victim, but he killed the Minotaur with the aid of Minos’ daughter, Ariadrne, who had fallen in love with him.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pegasi Numismatics
- Lot #: 149
- Listing #: 228722
- Closed: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 4:37:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $6,000