The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V (221-179): Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis on the occasion of Philip’s accession, c. 221-20

Obverse: head right with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: Athena Alkidemos striding left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding Aegis on raised left arm; monogram to inner left [σρ] and inner right [ερ]

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.84g/12h

References: Μamroth 1; Lockett 1528; Ashmolean –

Condition: Extremely fine and lightly toned, with a few trifling marks to the reverse £3,000-£3,600

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

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H.P. Hall Collection, Glendining Auction, 19 July 1950, lot 87