IBERIA, Emporion (as Untikesken). Early 2nd century BC. Æ As (31.5mm, 23.24 g, 2h). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 548
Lot: 6. Estimated: $ 250

Greek, Bronze

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IBERIA, Emporion (as Untikesken). Early 2nd century BC. Æ As (31.5mm, 23.24 g, 2h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Pegasos, head in the form of Chrysaor, flying right. Villaronga, Aes 1; ACIP 993 (same dies as illustration). Green-brown surfaces, flan flaw and small scrape at edge on obverse. Good VF.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection. Ex CNG inventory 151182 (December 2003); Sternberg XIII (17 November 1993), lot 5.

The river-god Chrysaor was a local deity whose figure appears as the head of the Pegasos in both the silver and bronze series at Emporion. On this specimen, the figure is exceptionally clear; the deity appears seated, with legs stretched-out before him, one arm placed behind (as if holding onto the head of Pegasos, and the other arm stretched-out towards his feet. The reason for the figure's appearance is uncertain, and it may actually be some other deity or personification.

Closing Date and Time: 18 October 2023 at 10:01:40 ET.

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