Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Drachm, federal issue, struck c. 250

Obverse: head of Persephone canted slightly right, wearing crown of barley

Reverse: βοιωτων: Poseidon standing right, holding dolphin in outstretched palm and trident; monogram [δε] and Boeotian shield in field

Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 5.06g/12h

References: Head p.262; BCD 96; BMC p.40, –

Condition: Very fine, grey toned £200-£260

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

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Bt Baldwin, September 1951