Lot 2446
Aitolia, Aitolian League, c. 250-225 BC. AR Stater (or Didrachm; 10.06 g). Young male head right wearing oak-wreath. Reverse: Warrior with hanging petasos, standing left, right foot on rock, holding spear. De Laix (Antiquity VI) group I, issue 19; Dewing (type) 1469-1470. Obverse and reverse doubling. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
This very rare magisterial variety is known from only one die pairing; the obverse style is quite different from others. The magistrate's name on the reverse is also observed on Aitolian gold staters.
Estimated Value $750 - 850.
Ex CNG 78 (14 V 08), lot 504.
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