The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Akragas: Pentalitra [Drachm], struck c. 450-445

Obverse: πεν: sea eagle standing left on Ionic capital

Reverse: ακρα: crab

Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 3.98g/12h

References: Westermark 446.11, this coin [O2/R2]; Rizzo –; Ashmolean 1672

Condition: A little roughness, otherwise good very fine and prettily toned £900-£1,200

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

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Schulman Auction, The Hague, 31 May 1938, lot 73
Glendining Auction, London, 25 October, 1938, lot 49
Bt Spink, November 1944