MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I Poliorcetes (306-283 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.50 gm, 2h). NGC MS S 5/5 - 5/5. Amphipolis, 294-293 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet in right hand, stylis cradled in left arm / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕ-ΩΣ, Poseidon, nude, advancing left, seen from behind, chlamys draped over outstretched left arm, brandishing trident in right hand; tripod to left, I above ME monogram to right. Newell 94, pl. viii, 16. A beautiful specimen of this dynamic type, deeply struck in choice metal, with brilliant luster. Ex Heritage Auctions, 3040 CICF (9 April 2015), lot 29049
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Price realized | 5'000 USD |
Starting price | 1'500 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |