The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, CYCLADES, Naxos: Stater, struck c. 520-490

Obverse: kantharos with ivy-leaf above rim, bunch of grapes hanging from each handle

Reverse: quadripartitie incuse square

Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.08g

References: Sheedy 4; Nicolet-Pierre 2a; Lockett 2616

Condition: Good very fine, dark patina £4,000-£6,000

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

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Glendining Auction, 26 September 1944, lot 41