ILLYRIA. Dyrrhachion. Circa 200-37 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.30 g, 10 h), struck under magistrates Philotas and A(i)sklapos, circa 120-80/70 BC. ΦΙΛΩΤΑΣ Cow standing to right, looking back and suckling calf standing to left beneath her; to left, club; to right, grain ear; in exergue, grape bunch. Rev. ΔYP ΑΣ/ΚΛΑ/ΠΟΥ Divided double square containing two stellate designs. Ceka 444. Maier 147. Meta IV/53, dies D9/R10. Well-centered and toned. About very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, privately acquired from Baldwins, Summer 1998.