Auction Catalogue
Greek Coinages, Velia: Stater, struck c. 334-300, from dies signed by Kleudoros
Obverse: head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet adorned with a winged centaur; monogram [kle] behind neck-guard
Reverse: υελητων: lion left, devouring prey; a below
Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.51g/7h
References: Williams 361b, this coin [O185/R256]; Rutter 1296; Ashmolean 1283
Condition: Trifling mark in obverse field, otherwise almost extremely fine, perfectly centred and with lustrous blue-orange toning £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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Collection
Ars Classica Auction XVI, Lucerne, 3 July 1933, lot 272
Bt Spink, September 1948
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