PELOPONNESOS. Elis. Olympia. AR Stater (12.04 gms), Zeus Mint, ca. 448-440 B.C. PCGS EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-5, 304; BCD Olympia-35; Seltman-59-60 (same obv. die) (dies AK/aµ - unlisted combination); SNG Delepierre-2059-60 (same dies). Obverse: Eagle flying right, holding hare in talons; Reverse: Thunderbolt, with volutes above and wings below, within incuse circle. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> larger-sized silver issue from Olympia, this impressive example presents bold relief on the obverse, with the body of the eagle especially raised from the flans surfaces. Meanwhile, the reverse is rather clear and well centered. Ex: Sheikh Al Thani Collection.<p>Ex: CGB 47 (3/2011) Lot 91.<p>Ex: Craig & Ruanne Smith Collection (Stacks - 1/2010) Lot # 206.
