Greek Coinages, Velia: Stater, struck c. 300-280, from dies signed by Philistion

Obverse: head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a griffin; a behind neck-guard, φ under chin

Reverse: [υ]ελητων: lion walking right, dolphin swimming above between ι - φ

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.58g/5h

References: Williams 442b, this coin [O220/R311]; Rutter 1307; Ashmolean 1337

Condition: Extremely fine, of superb style and with beautiful old cabinet toning; described by Jacob Hirsch as ‘F. D. C.’ £3,000-£3,600

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

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Collection

Hirsch Auction XXVI, Munich, 23 May 1910, 306
Naville Auction V, Lucerne, 18 June 1923, 616
G.J. Bauer Collection, Gans Auction 16, Berkeley, 19 April 1960, 85
Heritage 3019, 26 April 2012, 23016
Nomos Auction 20, Zurich, 10 July 2020, lot 44