[Freeman and Sear] Lot: 21

CRETE. Gortyna. Ca. 100–80 BC. AR drachm (2.56 gm). 

Bearded head of Zeus right, wearing taenia, H under neck truncation
[????]?????, Apollo seated three–quarters left on rock,
resting right hand on knee and holding bow in left, A in
right field. 

Cf. Svoronos 171 and 174 (different letters in
reverse field). Rare. Edges chipped and some surface erosion
on obverse. Toned. Good very fine/very fine

Estimated Value: $ 225

From the Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 13, Closed August 25th, 2006.

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear, www.freemanandsear.com.