The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Olynthos(?): Tetradrachm, struck c. 510-500

Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins and whip; large pellet in field

Reverse: quadripartite incuse square, the centre depressed and containing a flying eagle

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.16g/6h

References: Cahn B, 8-14; Prospero 263; Boston 612

Condition: Extremely fine; the obverse perfectly centred and of strong archaic style; lightly toned over excellent metal £12,000-£15,000

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

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Maison Palombo Auction 18, Geneva, 17 November 2019, lot 22 [from F. Sternberg 1988]