Greek Coinages, Lokri Opuntii: Stater, struck c. 350-340

Obverse: head of Persephone right, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace, her hair bound with decorated ribbon at nape of neck

Reverse: οποντιων: Ajax in heroic attitude, holding sword and shield decorated with griffin, advancing right on rocky ground; a broken spear at his feet

Metal: Aeginetan weight standard; 12.33g/2h

References: Humphris/Delbridge 160e, this coin [O26/R66]; Prospero 351; BMC p.4, 28/27

Condition: Better than very fine, grey tone with golden highlights; this obverse die recognised as amongst the most beautiful in the whole series £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

C.H. Hoskier Collection, Hirsch Auction XX, Munich, 13 November 1907, 286
Prof. E.L Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, 18 January 1949, lot 136
Bt Baldwin, February 1949