CNG 97, Lot: 124. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOKRIS, Lokri Opuntii. Circa 370-360 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 11.75 g, 12h). Wreathed head of Persephone left / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing right on rocks, holding sword and shield decorated with serpent; spearhead below. BCD Lokris 455.5 = Wartenberg 3 (this coin). Good VF, toned, die shift and a little die rust on obverse.

Ex BCD Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 55, 8 October 2010), lot 455.5; “Thessaly” 1992 Hoard (CH IX, 86).