Greek Coinages, Sinope: Drachm, struck c. 410-350 by the magistrate Dio[nysios]

Obverse: head of nymph left, her hair bound by sakkos

Reverse: σινω: sea-eagle flying left on dolphin; διο behind

Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 5.96g/6h

References: Robinson 3; Weber 4813; Ashmolean 269

Condition: Extremely fine, dark blue-grey patination £300-£360

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

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Bt Spink, October 1941