REPRODUCTIONS, CRETE. Knossos. Circa 300-270 BC. Cast “AR Stater” (22mm, 9.76 g, 9h). Derived from a unsigned British Museum electrotype of Robert Ready (R R on edge). As made.Electronic Auction 552 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, CRETE. Knossos. Circa 300-270 BC. Cast “AR Stater” (22mm, 9.76 g, 9h). Derived from a unsigned British Museum electrotype of Robert Ready (R R on edge). Head of Hera left, wearing stephanos decorated with palmettes / Labyrinth; A-P across field, spearhead to left, thunderbolt to right. Cf. Head, Guide, Period III.B., 39 (for electrotype); cf. GPCG pl. 24, 54 (for prototype). Toned, flaw on chin, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. |