Greek Coinages, Sicily: Didrachm, struck at Motya, c. 425-415

Obverse: μοτυαιον: nude rider dismounting from horse galloping left

Reverse: head of nymph right, her hair pulled up and bound by four bands; framed by three dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.25g/11h

References: Jenkins 9a, this coin [O5/R6] = Woodward 72, this coin; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine, dark patina with a little porosity; very rare and attractive for issue £1,200-£1,500

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

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Collection

Sotheby Auction, 5 July 1910, lot 72
W.H. Woodward Collection
SNC October 1943 (21740)
Bt Spink, November 1944