Greek Coinages, Kyzikos: Tetradrachm, struck c. 390-340

Obverse: σωτειρα: head of Kore Soteira left, her hair bound by sphendone, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace

Reverse: κυζι: lion’s head left, jaws open and tongue protruding; tunny fish below, stag’s head behind

Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 14.95g/12h

References: Sandstrom 49 [O30/R34]; Meadows D, 6; Ashmolean 543 var. [control mark]

Condition: Surfaces a little marked and with a banker’s punch on the reverse, otherwise very fine £300-£400

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

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Bt Spink, November 1968