CRETE. Knossos. Circa 220 BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 2.49 g, 6 h). Europa riding Zeus in the form of a bull running to left; below, two confronted dolphins. Rev. KNΩΣIΩN Labyrinth (ruins of the palace of Knossos); above, star. SNG Copenhagen 378. Svoronos, Numismatique 122. Nice dark green patina, well centered. Flan fault and edge chipping on reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From an American collection acquired from Spartan Numismatics.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |