The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Perseus: Drachm, quasi-Rhodian issue struck at Samothrace, during the Third Macedonian War, c. 179-168, naming the magistrate Gorgos

Obverse: head of Helios canted slightly right

Reverse: γοργοσ: rose with bud on right; ethnic [ρ-ο] by stalk, caduceus in left field

Metal: silver; reduced Chian standard; 2.87g/7h

References: Ashton – [A1/P5]; BMC p.246, 171

Condition: About extremely fine, toned £150-£180

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

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SNC July 1944 (25899)