Sicyonia. Sicyon. 335-330 BC. AR Stater (12.21g, 3h). BCD 219; Feirstein 50 (same dies). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Insignificant die break on obverse. Superb extremely fine. From a private collection The Chimera, according to Greek mythology, was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid Lycian creature, composed of the parts of more than one animal. It is usually depicted as a lion, with the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake's head

Lot 56

Sicyonia. Sicyon. 335-330 BC. AR Stater (12.21g, 3h). BCD 219; Feirstein 50 (same dies). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Insignificant die break on obverse. Superb extremely fine. From a private collection The Chimera, according to Greek mythology, was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid Lycian creature, composed of the parts of more than one animal. It is usually depicted as a lion, with the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake's head

Category: Greek Coins

Starting price: 2000 €

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Lot 56