The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Abydos: Half-Siglos, struck c. 350-40 by the magistrate Lysas

Obverse: head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath

Reverse: λυσασ: eagle standing right; tripod and ethnic [αβυ] to left
Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 2.64g/10h

References: Lockett 2726, this coin; BMC p.3, 20; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine and grey toned £100-£150

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

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Collection

Ratto Auction, Lugano, 4 April 1927, lot 1830
R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, 21 February 1961, lot 2201
Bt Spink, August 1969