IONIA. Ephesus. Philip I, 244-249. Hexassarion (Bronze, 38 mm, 17.68 g, 7 h). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΑΥ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ЄΦЄϹΙΩΝ ΤΡΙϹ ΝЄΟΚΟΡΩΝ The city-founder Androklos, on the left, standing right, holding spear in his left hand and clasping his right with Alexander III 'the Great', on the right, standing left and holding scepter; between them, boar's head. Karwiese 942. RPC VIII online ID 21879. Extremely rare, apparently the second known example. Somewhat rough and with thick deposits, otherwise, fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Cornel, ex Leu Web Auction 15, 27-28 February 2021, 1147.
Price realized | 301 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |