Kingdom of Macedon, Kassander, as regent, AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Philip II. Amphipolis, circa 316-311 BC. Laureate head of Zeus to right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠOΥ, nude youth, holding palm frond, on horseback to right; aphlaston and pellet within Π below. Le Rider pl. 46, 18; Troxell, Studies, Group 9, 323-5; SNG ANS 740 (same dies). 14.40g, 25mm, 5h.
Good Extremely Fine; boldly struck and highly lustrous, a splendid example. Previously slabbed by NGC #4936316-008 and graded AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5.
Acquired from Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio).
Price realized | 1'400 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |