The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Velia: Drachm, struck c. 535-510

Obverse: forepart of lion right, devouring stag leg

Reverse: quadripartite incuse square

Metal: silver; Phokaic weight standard; 3.93g

References: Williams 15c, this coin [O10/R6]; Rutter 1259; Ashmolean 1076-77

Condition: Good very fine, beautifully toned with light iridescence £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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A. Hess Auction, Lucerne, 28 April 1936, lot 361
Bt Spink, September 1942