Macedonia, Amphipolis. Tetradrachm; Macedonia, Amphipolis; Likely 366/5 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.40g. Lorber-Extremely close to Rx 17b/R14. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo, facing three-quarters r., hair flowing at sides of face. Rx: AMΦ ΙΠΟ ΛΙΤ ΕΩÎ, around raised square frame within which racing torch; in lower r. field, A. All within partially incuse square. Restored on obverse left edge from a single piece that broke off after being crystallized over thousands of years. We can send a before-restoration photo to anyone interested.This coin, as mentioned, was broken on the left side, and we have re-set it. The dies are unrecorded, but of fine style. If this coin had not been damaged, it would certainly bring a minimum of $75,000. Happily, the damage does not affect the portrait of Apollo in any way. aEF
Starting price | 6'500 USD |
Estimate | 10'000 USD |