The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Athens: Trihemiobol, struck c. 520-490

Obverse: janiform head of Athena, hair bound by taenia

Reverse: αθε: helmeted head of Athena right

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 0.97g/12h

References: Seltman p.200, δδ; Lockett 1830; BMC p.5, 29

Condition: Small scuff on obverse, otherwise very fine and lightly toned; extremely rare with only a small handful of specimens available to commerce £1,500-£2,000

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

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W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 27 May 1941, lot 196