Greek Coinages, Lokroi Epizephyrioi: Stater, struck c. 400-350

Obverse: λοκρων: laureate head of Zeus left

Reverse: eagle in flight left, holding dead hare in its talons; thunderbolt above; reversed n and pellet below

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.58g/1h

References: McClean 1795, same dies; Rutter 2322; Ashmolean 1556-8 var. [control marks]

Condition: Good very fine, well centred and toned; with a hint of peripheral porosity and the usual signs of overstriking £1,500-£1,800

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

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Collection

Pasquale del Pezzo, Duke of Cajaniello Collection, Sambon & Canessa Auction, Paris, 27 June 1927, lot 554
SNC June 1941 (8740)
Bt Spink, December 1941