Phocis, attributed to the Triumvirate that replaced Phalaikos, 347 - 346 BC. Federal Coinage Bronze circa 347-346 BC, Æ 13mm., 1.92g. Head of Athena helmeted, almost squarely facing or very slightly to the l. Rev. Large F of “compressed” or squashed” style in laurel wreath barely showing its berries. The top and bottom of the vertical axis of the Φ end in small lines vertical to the axis. See BMC 66, pl. III, 17 but with a differently styled reverse. BCD Phokis 353 (this coin). For an excavation context date of “mid to late 4th century BC” see Hesperia XLIII (1975) p. 296.

Unusually well struck and centred for this type and with a nice green patina. Good very fine.

Ex NAC sale 55, 2010, 353. From the BCD collection.