Pegasus / Athena & Octopus

Argos Amphilochikon (Akarnania) - Stater (3 Drachm)
Pegasos flying left; A below.
ΑΡΓΕΙ above or below; Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; octopus behind.

Description

Obverse: Pegasos flying left; A below.
Reverse: ΑΡΓΕΙ above or below; Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; octopus behind.

An interesting usage of the octopus as a mint mark for this type.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerArgos Amphilochikon
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue340 BC - 300 BC
Weight8.47 g
Diameter20 mm
Orientation
↑↑
2h
Denomination1 Stater
StandardCorinthian Drachm
ReferencesPegasi #13; BCD Akarnania #131; Blumer Akarnaniens #14; HGC 4 #783

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
United StatesHeritage Auctions, Select Auction #232435 - Lot 65035Aug 28, 2024
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent