★ Splendid Tetradrachm ★

Kingdom of Pergamon, Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. 263-241 BC. Pergamon mint; struck circa 255/0-241 BC. In the name of Philetairos. A Splendid Tetradrachm of Eumenes I

Kingdom of Pergamon, Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. 263-241 BC. Pergamon mint; struck circa 255/0-241 BC. In the name of Philetairos. Laureate head of Philetairos to right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena enthroned to left, supporting shield with her right hand and resting her left elbow on small statue of sphinx; transverse spear rests at her side, ivy leaf above her knee; pellet-in-A monogram on throne, bow on outer right. SNG BnF 1608; De Luynes 2503; Bement 1390; Jameson 1449. 16.99gr, 28mm, 1h. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Good Extremely Fine. A bold portrait, struck in high relief.

From a Swiss private collection, before 2005.