Kings of Pergamon
Eumenes I, 263-241 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.26 g, 1 h), 255/0-241. Laureate head of Philetairos to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena seated on throne to left, resting her left elbow on her shield to right, and crowning dynastic name with a wreath held in her right hand; passing over her right shoulder, downwardly pointed transverse spear; outer left, ivy leaf upwards; inner left, Α; in field to right, bow. SNG France 1610. SNG von Aulock 1356. Westermark Group IV. An impressive piece struck in high relief, lightly and attractively toned. Extremely fine.