Obverse die signed by Polykaon

221, Lot: 169. Estimate $200. Sold for $370. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ELIS, Olympia. 97th-100th Olympiad. 392-380 BC. AR Hemidrachm (18mm, 2.51 g, 5h). Obverse die signed by Polykaon. Eagle’s head right; ΠO below / Thunderbolt, with volutes above and wings below, within wreath. BCD Olympia 95 (same rev. die). Good Fine, toned. Very rare.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); purchased from Spink, July 1984.