KINGS OF MACEDON. Perseus, 179-168 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.53 g, 6 h), pseudo-Rhodian issue, uncertain Thessalian mint, struck under the magistrate Hermias, and the minister Zoilos, circa 171/0 BC. Head of Helios facing, turned very slightly to right. Rev. EPMIAΣ Rose with bud to right; flanking stem, Z-Ω. Price, Larissa, pl. LV, 247. SNG Keckman 793. Boldly struck in high relief, and very attractively toned. Good extremely fine.
From a European collection, acquired privately from Tradart in 1987, originally acquired in 1968.
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |
According to the auction house, the current bid is 600 CHF. |