Ionia, Ephesus

Tetradrachm, magistrate Antialkidas circa 390-325, AR 25 mm, 15.17 g. E – Φ Bee with curved wings. Rev. Forepart of stag r., head l.; in l. field, palm tree and in r., ANTIAΛKIΔAΣ. Kinns, Pixodarus, Class G, pl. 27 (this coin). BMC –, cf. 58 (different magistrate).
In exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known.
Perfectly struck and centred on a very broad flan and with a superb iridescent tone.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ex NFA VIII, 1980, 247 and New York XVII, 2012, Prospero, 503 sales. From the Pixodarus hoard.