Attractive natural dark green patina
driven by a charioteer holding a whip and the reins
three line inscription with beaded outer border
wearing a crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin
Akarnania, Leukas, Silver Stater Attractive natural dark green patinaAkarnania, Leukas (c. 435 B. C.), Silver Stater. Pegasos flying left, EY below, rev. head of Athena facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet, a bow behind; all within an incuse square, 8. 47g., 3h (Calciati, Pegasi, 35). A scarce issue with the fuller EY on obverse, a little soft striking on body of Pegasos, otherwise with a beautiful old cabinet tone, good style, very fine to good very fine.