Kings of Macedonia. Philip II, 359 – 336 and posthumous issues
Tetradrachm, Pella circa 323-315, AR 14.33 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. ΦIΛIΠ – ΠOY Horseman riding r., holding palm branch and bridle; below, snake and in exergue, shield. SNG Lockett 1414 (these dies). Le Rider 530f (this coin illustrated). SNG ANS 450 var. (this obverse die but shield under foreleg).
Struck on very fresh metal and with a superb old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XVI, 2013, 301. From the R. Abecassis collection. From the collection of an aesthete.
Graded AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556705-023
Price realized | 6'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |