LOKRIS. Lokris Opuntii. Circa 350-340 BC. Stater (Silver, 22

LOKRIS. Lokris Opuntii. Circa 350-340 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 12.18 g, 12 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of wheat leaves, triple pendant earring and simple pearl necklace. Rev. OΠONTIΩN Ajax advancing to right, nude but for his helmet, holding sword in his right hand and shield ornamented with a coiled serpent on the inside in his left; between his legs, ivy leaf; on ground, broken spear. BCD Lokris 44. Humphris & Delbridge Group 12, 120 (O14/R38). A beautiful piece, perfectly centered, lightly toned, and of the finest late Classical style. A few faint marks, otherwise, good very fine.


From an British old collection, privately acquired from Leu in 1967.