★ Ex Glendining's sale 18 February 1976, 6 ★
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos II Gonatas, 277-239 Amphipolis Tetradrachm circa 277-239, AR 31.00 mm., 17.14 g.
Macedonian shield decorated in centre with head of Pan l., with pedum over shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANTIΓONOΥ Athena standing l., hurling thunderbolt and holding shield decorated with gorgoneion; at her sides, in lower field, Macedonian helmet – monogram. SNG Copenhagen 1199. Dewing 1203. Mathisen, ANSMN 26, p. 111.
Old cabinet tone and About Extremely fine
Ex Glendining's sale 18 February 1976, 6. From the dr. Hugh Shire (died 1976) collection.