ELECTROTYPES, AITOLIA. Aitolian League. Circa 220-205 BC. Cast “AV Stater” (21mm, 4.91 g, 5h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). As made.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
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ELECTROTYPES, AITOLIA. Aitolian League. Circa 220-205 BC. Cast “AV Stater” (21mm, 4.91 g, 5h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked R R on edge). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent, single-pendant earring, and necklace; small owl to left / Aitolos, wearing kausia and sheathed sword, seated right on pile of Gallic shields, holding spear upright in right hand, left hand holding small Nike standing right, holding wreath; monogram to right. Head, Guide, Period V.B., 14; cf. GPCG pl. 36, 13 (for prototype). Toned. As made.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex New Zealand Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 584, 2 April 2025), lot 1131.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 12:01:00 ET.



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