MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Demetrios Poliorketes, 306-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.99 gms), Thebes Mint, ca. 289-287 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
Newell-141 (unlisted dies); HGC-3.1, 1014d. Obverse: Diademed and horned head right; Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon, with foot propped on rock, standing left, holding trident, and resting arm upon leg; monogram to lower right. Struck from an extremely artistic obverse die, this majestic piece offers intense eye appeal and resounding brilliance, along with solid centering. A decided cut above that which is usually encountered.
Ex: Berk BBS 150 (8/2006) Lot # 156.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
Price realized | 2'800 USD |
Starting price | 1'200 USD |
Estimate | 2'000 USD |