The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V: Didrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 184-79

Obverse: head right, with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: club within oak wreath; monograms above [ωη] and below [δι, σι], trident-head on far left,

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.48g/12h

References: Mamroth 23; McClean 3629; Ashmolean 3269

Condition: Good very fine, two minute scratches in obverse field; prettily toned with iridescent highlights £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 Baldwin, November 1950