The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, PERGAMENE KINGDOM, Eumenes I (263-241): Tetradrachm, struck at Pergamon, c. 250-240

Obverse: plump head of Philetairos right, wearing laurel wreath with diadem ties

Reverse: φιλεταιρου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath and leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; a to inner left, ivy-leaf to outer left, bow in field behind

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.26g/12h

References: Westermark IVA, LIV; Lockett 2722; Ashmolean 753-4

Condition: Good very fine and well centred, beautiful grey tone with golden highlights £700-£900

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

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Bt Spink, July 1943