Details
LOT 2700
Troas, Ilion AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-50 BC.
ΦΟΙΝΙΞ (Phoinix, president of the Agonothetai). Head of Athena to right, wearing laureate and triple-crested Attic helmet / AΘΗΝΑΣ ΙΛΙΑΔΟΣ, The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing to right, wearing polos and chiton, holding distaff in left hand, filleted spear over right shoulder; to right, owl standing to right, head facing; monogram of ΔΗΜΗΤΡIOY(?) over star to inner left; ΦΟΙΝΙΚΟΣ in exergue. Ellis-Evans dies O14/R19; Bellinger -; Künker 236, lot 81 = Triton XI, lot 215 (same dies). Very Fine. Rough find patina. Extremely rare magistrate's name, only a few examples known.(14.36gr, 33mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 513, 6 April 2022, lot 143.
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LOT 2700
Troas, Ilion AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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