Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos III Doson AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Antigonos II Gonatas. Amphipolis or Pella, circa 229-221/0 BC. Horned head of Pan to left, lagobolon over shoulder, on boss of Macedonian shield / Athena Alkidemos standing to left, wielding thunderbolt and shield; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ to left, crested Macedonian helmet to inner left, KT to inner right. Panagopoulou Period IV, Groups 4-5, 22-24 (O07/R23, unrecorded die combination); SNG Copenhagen 1201 var. (Macedonian helmet with transverse crest); HGC 3.1, 1042 (Antigonos II Gonatas). 17.12g, 32mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; attractive light cabinet tone with golden iridescent highlights.
Ex Nomos AG, Obolos 19, 8 May 2021, lot 211.
Price realized | 2'000 GBP |
Starting price | 750 GBP |
Estimate | 1'250 GBP |