★ Magnificent Tetradrachm of Philipp ★
KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip V (221-179 BC). Tetradrachm. Pella or Amphipolis.
Obv: Diademed head right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΥΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY.
Athena Alkidemos, advancing left, shield decorated with star on arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt; ΣP monogram to inner left and EP to inner right.
Mamroth, Philip 1; SNG Alpha Bank 1050; SNG Saroglos 934; Gulbenkian 886; Kraay & Hirmer 577; Leu Numismatik AG 81/185 (same dies).
An outstanding Hellenistic Portrait struck on a Tetradrachm from Philip´s first series of silver coinage. Probably the best specimen of the type!
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 16.94 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Price realized | 33'000 EUR 23 bids |
Starting price | 12'000 EUR |
Estimate | 15'000 EUR |