Greek Coinages, CYCLADES, Tenos: Didrachm, stuck c. 200-180 under the Nesiotic League

Obverse: head of Apollo Karneios left, wearing laurel wreath and with curling ram’s horn; α behind

Reverse: τηιων: Poseidon standing left, holding dolphin and trident; grape bunch in left field

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 6.83g/12h

References: Locker Lampson 252; Lockett 2631; BMC p.128, 7

Condition: Good very fine, iridescent patina with light scratches to the reverse; the portrait well struck up £600-£800

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

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C. Platt Auction, Paris, 3 April 1933, lot 143
Ars Classica Auction XVII, Lucerne, 3 October 1934, lot 516
SNC January 1942 (12162)