Kings of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 BC), silver Tetradrachm, Pella or Amphipolis, c.173-171 BC, diademed head of Perseus right, rev. eagle standing right on a thunderbolt, its wings spread, monograms above and on right, Φ between eagle's legs, all within an oak-wreath, a plough below, 15.49g, 12h (Mamroth 21b; SNG Copenhagen 1269). In NGC holder graded AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, “fine style, light marks”
NGC Certification 6318994-004
Provenance:
Ex The New York Sale XXXIV, 6 January 2015, lot 97
Estimate: £1,500 - £1,800
Price realized | 3'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |