MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Time of Philip II to Alexander III (the Great), 340/36-328 B.C. AV Stater (8.56 gms), Pella Mint. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks.

Le Rider-387a (D166/R286; this coin); SNG ANS-160. In the name and types of Philip II. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; Reverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; lion skin with paws below. A SCARCER type, this specimen does exhibit some scattered marks and is struck on a somewhat compact flan, but presents great detail in the reverse symbol.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 15, Lot # 4. Ex: Schlessinger XV (1/1939) Lot # 618.