Greek Coinages, Suessa Aurunca: Didrachm, struck c. 265-240

Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, stalk of corn behind

Reverse: svesano: Dioscurus on horseback left, holding palm and leading a second horse on his right

Metal: silver; reduced ‘Tarantine’ standard; 6.52g/5h

References: Weber 404, this coin = Bement 6, this coin; Rutter 447; Ashmolean 177-9 var. [control mark]

Condition: Very fine, toned £500-£600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Sir Herman Weber Collection (from Rollin & Feuardent)
C.S Bement Collection, Naville Auction VI, Lucerne, 28 January 1924, lot 63
Ratto Auction, Lugano, 4 April 1927, lot 136
V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Glendining Auction, 24 November 1950, lot 1392