The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Kromna: Tetrobol, struck c. 350-300

Obverse: head of Zeus left, wearing laurel wreath, hair neatly rolled up with a few strands falling along the neck

Reverse: κρωμνα: head of Hera left, wearing stephanos with palmette and pearled necklace; control letter to left [θ]

Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 3.26g/1h

References: SNG BM 1324; Ashmolean 222 var. [control mark]

Condition: Dark patina with a little roughness, otherwise good very fine £200-£260

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

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Lord Grantley Collection, Glendining Auction, 29 June 1944, lot 2174 (part)