The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF LYDIA, Alyattes (c. 600-561): Trite, struck at Sardis

Obverse: head of roaring lion right, jaws open, rayed protuberance on forehead

Reverse: two incuse squares

Metal: electrum; Milesian weight standard; 4.01g

References: Weidauer 89; BMC p.2, 6ff; Ashmolean 749-51

Condition: Very fine, well centred £1,500-£2,000

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 2198
Glendining Auction, 29 March 1949, lot 27