Greek Coinages, Magnesia on the Maeander: Tetradrachm, Struck c. 154-145, by the magistrate Pausanias son of Pausanias

Obverse: diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver at shoulder

Reverse: μαγνητων παyσανιασ παyσανιου: Apollo Delphios standing left, undraped, holding filleted branch and leaning left elbow on tall tripod behind; meander pattern below, all within laurel-wreath

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.75g/12h

References: Jones 13a.1-2 [listed twice in error], this coin = Lockett 2830, this coin; Ashmolean –

Condition: Extremely fine, a few old scratches beneath beautiful grey toning; a wonderful piece of Hellenistic art with a truly distinguished pedigree £700-£900

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

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Collection

G. Sparkes Collection, Sotheby Auction, 2 February 1880, lot 291
W.C. Neligan Collection,cSotheby Auction, 11 October 1881, lot 271
Sir Edward Bunbury Collection, Sotheby Auction, 7 December 1896, lot 186
F.S. Benson Collection, Sotheby Auction, 3 February 1909, lot 684
Newall Collection
R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, 21 February 1961, lot 2308