MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip III Arrhidaeus (323-317 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.56 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, scuff, flan flaw. Lifetime issue of Babylon, ca. 323-317. Head of Athena right, hair flowing loose below and upswept at temple, wearing necklace and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, short parallel crest ends, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ / ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Nike advancing left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; M in outer left field, ΛΥ in left field below wing. Price P180. Perfectly centered on mellow flan with underlying luster. Ex London Coin Galleries, private sale with old dealer tag
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Price realized | 6'500 USD |
Starting price | 2'500 USD |
Estimate | 5'000 USD |