MACEDON. Skione. Circa 480-470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.68 g, 3 h). Head of Protesilaos to right, wearing crested Attic helmet; base of the crest inscribed ΠPOTEΣIΛAΣ. Rev. Σ-K-[I]-O Stern of galley with aphlaston to left; all within incuse square. ACGC 470. Alpha Bank, Macedonia 79. Boston MFA Suppl. 44. Dewing 1076. HGC 3.1, 668. SNG ANS -. Rare and lightly toned. Light scratch on the obverse and with the usual die break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger, ex Gorny & Mosch 107, 2 April 2001, 107.
Price realized | 1'900 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |