Sale: Triton VI, Lot: 317. Estimate $1000. Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2003. Sold For $1250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MYSIA, Pergamon. Attalos I. 241-197 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 gm). Laureate head of Philetairos right /
FILETAIROU, Athena enthroned left, holding wreath, left elbow resting on shield;
DI above knee, bow behind, palm in outer left field. Westermark Group VI (dies not listed); SNG France 5, 1621 var. (monogram). Toned EF, fine style. ($1000)
Interesting reverse die with a bold lion's leg at the front of the throne and a well engraved head of Medusa on the shield.