Caletes, Hemistater, 2nd century BC
Electrum - EF(40-45) - Delestrée:S99A
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Profile to the right, of Apollonian origin. Hair formed by S-shaped locks with spiral coils. On the cheek, an ornament resembling a spiral earring.
The base of the neck is decorated with two S-shaped volutes.
Horse galloping or leaping to the right. In front of its chest, a bird standing. Above, as a charioteer, a boar to right. Below, a bow with an arrow nocked, with double fletching, pierces the horse's stomach. All around, raised pattern. The exergue line is dotted, below, a pattern of alternating horizontal and vertical chevrons imitating the Greek legend “ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ.”
An attractive example, on a particularly wide blank: the simulated legend is completely visible, which is rarely seen on the few known examples. A very rare coin, in good condition and featuring all known iconographic elements.
2.88 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
