Lot 194
Islands off Caria, Kos (c. c. 345-340/30 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Philodamas, magistrate, 14.85g.

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £3,000 - £3,500
Description
Islands off Caria, Kos (c. c. 345-340/30 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Philodamas, magistrate, 14.85g. Bearded head of Herakles facing right, wearing a lionskin headdress. Rev. ΦIΛOΔAM[AΣ], veiled female head facing left. (Stefanaki, Kos I, Series VI, 12th Emission, Group B, 512; Pixodarus 20c (this coin); HGC 6, 1303). Very Fine. Pleasing tone. Some scratches.
Footnote
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 389 (18/01/2017), lot #312;
Ex. Kallman Collection;
Ex. Elsen Auction 95 (15/03/2008), lot #56;
Ex. Elsen Auction 94 (15/12/2007), lot #568;
Ex. Superior (30/05/1990), lot #6867;
Ex. Numismatic Fine Arts XI (08/12/1982), lot #186;
Ex. Sternberg XI (20/11/1984), lot #143.

