Greek Coins Perseus, 178 – 168 Tetradrachm, Pella or Amphipolis 178-171, AR 16.88 g. Diademed head r., with short beard. Rev. BAΣI - ΛEΩΣ / ME / ΠEΡ - ΣEΩΣ Eagle with open wings, standing r. on thunderbolt; between its legs, YE ligate. All within wreath. Boston 720. SNG Copenhagen 1266. Mamroth pl. I, 3. In exceptional state of preservation, possibly the finest tetradrachm of Perseus in existence. An enchanting portrait in the finest Hellenistic style, struck in high relief and with a delightful iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc From an American private collection and privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk in December 1999.