MACEDON. Amphipolis. 370/69 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13 mm, 1.75 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. ΑΜΦ-IΠΟ-ΛΙΤ-ΕΩΝ Raised square frame surrounding a race torch with flames burning to the left; all within a very shallow incuse square. Lorber 65w ( this coin ). SNG ANS 81 ( same dies ). SNG Fitzwilliam 1903 ( same dies ). Of fine style, nicely centered. Rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex G. Hirsch Nachf. 159, 21 September 1988, 185.

The "portrait" on the obverse of this coin, while meant to be a god, shows him as more of a decent, handsome young man who seems to lack any great numinous power - compare him to the noble and serene head of Athena in the previous lot.