Greek Coinages, Lakedaimonia (Sparta): Hemidrachm, struck c. 80-60

Obverse: bearded head of Herakles right, wearing diadem

Reverse: λ-α: amphora with coiled serpent on body, flanked by pilei and control marks [γει-cιπ]; all within laurel-wreath

Metal: silver; reduced Aeginetan standard; 2.19g/1h

References: Grunauer VIII, series 17; BCD 876; BMC p.122, 10-13 var. [control marks]

Condition: Reverse somewhat double struck, otherwise almost extremely fine, toned and scarce £150-£200

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

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Bt Spink, May 1944