★ From the Hans Krähenbühl Collection, Leu 8, 2021, 202 and ex M&M AG FPL 336, July 1972, 45 ★
PHOENICIA. Aradus. Macrinus, 217-218. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 13.51 g, 7 h). [•A]•K•M•ΟΠ•CЄ•MAKPINOC Laureate head of Macrinus to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑTOC Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak; between the eagle's legs, crescent. Prieur 1277 (3 examples recorded). Very rare. Beautifully toned and with an unusual portrait. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 202 and ex Münzen & Medaillen AG FPL 336, July 1972, 45.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |