★ Of bold Hellenistic style ★

AEOLIS. Aigai. Circa 151-143 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.25 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Apollo Smintheos to right, with bow and quiver over his shoulder. Rev. AIΓAIEΩN Zeus standing front, head to left, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; all within oak wreath. SNG Copenhagen 6. SNG von Aulock 1595;. A lovely piece of bold Hellenistic style. Light marks, otherwise, very fine.