KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 17.05 g, 11h). Attic standard. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 174-170 BC. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 1 000 |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 17.05 g, 11h). Attic standard. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 174-170 BC. Diademed head right / Eagle, wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; ZΩ monogram above and to right, ΣA monogram between legs; all within oak wreath; star below. De Luca, Tetradrachms, Group I, 10c (O6/R10 – this coin, illustrated); Mamroth, Perseus 13; HGC 3, 1091; Hirsch 1127 (same dies). Faintly toned, a few light marks on obverse. Near EF. |