KINGS of MACEDON. Philip V. 221-179 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.83 g, 12h). Pella or Amphipolis mint; Ar–, mintmaster. Struck circa 188/7-184 BC.Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I Greek, Silver Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip V. 221-179 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.83 g, 12h). Pella or Amphipolis mint; Ar–, mintmaster. Struck circa 188/7-184 BC. Head of the hero Perseus left, wearing winged helmet surmounted by griffin’s head; harpa in background; all in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club; AP (mintmaster’s) monogram and BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, ΦIΛIΠΠOY below, monograms to lower left, and right; all within oak wreath tying to left; kerykeion to outer left. Mamroth, Philip 4 (this coin referenced); SNG Lockett 1529 = Bement 786 (this coin); Berlin 387 (same dies); Hunterian 1 (same dies). Old collection tone, patches of find patina. Good VF. |