Kings of Macedonia, Philip II, 359 – 336 and posthumous issues.
Stater, Colophon circa 322, AV 8.65 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Prancing biga r., driven by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below horses, tripod. Thompson, Posthumous Philip II staters of Asia Minor, in Studia Oblata 12. Jameson 978 = Gillet 785 (this obverse die). Le Rider pl. 90, 16 and pl. 93, 26.
A wonderful portrait of superb style struck in high relief.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Roma Numismatics sale 7, 2014, 389. From the Collection of an Aesthete.
Graded MS* Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, Fine style, NCG certification number 6558855-003
Price realized | 30'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |