The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Athens: Tetradrachm, Late Standardised type, struck during the Peloponnesian War, c. 431-404

Obverse: head of Athena right wearing crested helmet, the bowl decorated with a floral scroll, three olive leaves along brim

Reverse: αθε: owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray and crescent behind; all within incuse square

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/9h

References: Kallet/Kroll fig. 2.8; Kraay 198; BMC Gp G, 62ff

Condition: About extremely fine with beautiful cabinet toning and an important old pedigree £800-£1,000

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

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C.S Bement Collection, Naville Auction VII, Lucerne, 23 June 1924, lot 1099
Bt Baldwin, November 1945