The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V: Drachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 184-79

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

Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: club within oak wreath; monograms above [ωη] and below [δι, σι], trident-head on far left

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 4.17g/12h

References: Mamroth 30; Pozzi 2054; Ashmolean 3270-1 var. [monogram]

Condition: Very fine, striking crack, iridescent tone £400-£500

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

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Prof. E.L. Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, 18 January 1949, lot 121