Greek Coinages, Herakleia Pontika: Stater, struck under the tyrant Satyros, c. 380-360

Obverse: head of youthful Herakles canted slightly right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress, paws tied below chin

Reverse: ηρακλεια: Nike crouched left, inscribing legend above; club below

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 6.78g/12h

References: Kraay-Hirmer 726; Prospero 431; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine, the obverse better and enhanced by pretty orange toning; an issue of great rarity and artistic merit £4,000-£5,000

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

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Bt Spink, November 1968