Rare Open Hand Symbol

CNG 87, Lot: 363. Estimate $5000. Sold for $7500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Kassander. Circa 325-310 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.57 g, 6h). In the name and types of Philip II. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Charioteer driving biga right, holding kentron and reins; open hand below. Le Rider 635 (D264/R462); SNG ANS 207 (same dies); Jameson 2450 (same dies). Choice EF. Rare symbol.

From the Tuck Pittman Collection.