Greek Coins Kingdom of Macedonia, Philip II, 359 – 336 and posthumous issues Stater, Amphipolis circa 323-315, AV 8.59 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Prancing biga r., driven by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below horses, cantharus . In exergue, FILIPPOU. de Sartiges 194 (this coin). Gulbenkian 837 (these dies). Le Rider 256b (this coin). An extremely rare issue known in only two specimens and undoubtedly the finest portrait of the entire series, the work a talented master-engraver. An almost invisible trace of double striking on obverse and light oxidation on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine Ex M&M-Leu 28 May 1974, Kunstfreund, 231 and NAC 8, 1995, 226 sales. From the collection of the Vicomte de Sartiges.
Price realized | 45'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |