Greek Coinages, Amastris: Stater, struck 285-250

Obverse: head of Mên right, wearing Phrygian cap decorated with a star and laurel wreath

Reverse: αμαστριεων: Aphrodite seated left on ornate chair, holding wreath-bearing Nike and flower-tipped sceptre; rose in left field

Metal: silver; reduced Persic standard; 9.40g/12h

References: Callataÿ 22 [D10/R2]; SNG BM 1303; Ashmolean 204

Condition: Good very fine, well centred and with rich cabinet tone £900-£1,200

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

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Bt Baldwin, August 1951