PELOPONNESOS. Elis. Olympia. AR Stater (12.22 gms), Hera Mint, 336 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. HGC-5, 394; BCD Olympia-159. Obverse: Head of Hera right, wearing ornamented stephanos inscribed FΑΛΕΙΩΝ Reverse: Eagle, with head right and wings spread, standing left on rock; all within wreath. A very artistic and elegant specimen, this example presents a well centered strike with an alluring cabinet tone. Some scattered roughness is noted in the fields, but does not interfere with the overall design. From the Collection of a Gentleman.
