Greek Coinages, Elis: Stater, struck at Olympia, on the occasion of the 111th Olympiad, 336

Obverse: f - a: head of Hera right, her hair waived and bound with broad band inscribed fαλειων; wearing triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace
Reverse: eagle with spread wings standing left, head reverted; wreath of wild olive around

Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.17g/3h

References: Seltman XXX, 344 [FG/ιψ]; BCD 159; Boston 1219

Condition: Extremely fine, iridescent tone over excellent surfaces; a rare and handsome coin £6,000-£8,000

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

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Collection

Ars Classica Auction XIII, Lucerne, 27 June 1928, lot 802
SNC December 1942 (17036)
Bt Spink, March 1944