KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Stater (Gold, 17.5 mm, 8.60 g, 5 h), Pella, circa 345-340 or 342-336. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Charioteer driving chariot drawn by two rearing horses to right, holding reins in his left hand and goad in his right; below horses, kantharos. Le Rider Pella II B, 141-143 var (D-/R104 an unrecorded obverse die, but very close to D71 ). SNG ANS 141 ( this reverse die ). Of very refined Classical style. Traces of mounting on the edge, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a private collection in Zug, Switzerland, acquired in the 1990s.
Price realized | 5'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |