Greek Coinages, Terina: Stater, struck c. 400-356

Obverse: head of nymph left, ampyx along forehead, wearing stud earring and pearled necklace; laurel-wreath around

Reverse: nymph seated left on hydria, holding wreath in right hand

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.97g/4h

References: Regling 15 [L/ν]; Rutter 2575; Ashmolean 1611

Condition: Good very fine; struck from a worn reverse die and with a hairline flan crack £1,500-£1,800

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

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Probably Ex Altamura Hoard, 1960 (IGCH 1923)
Bt Baldwin, May 1967