KINGS of MACEDON. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (21mm, 14.36 g, 1h). Pella mint. Struck circa 354/3-349/8 BC.CNG Feature Auction 118 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip II. 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (21mm, 14.36 g, 1h). Pella mint. Struck circa 354/3-349/8 BC. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, Philip, wearing kausia, chlamys, tunic, and boots, raising right hand and holding rein in left, on horseback left; facing head of Helios below raised foreleg of horse; [in exergue, spearhead left]. Le Rider Group I.B, – (D60/R84 [unlisted die combination]); SNG ANS 357. Rare die combination. A well struck and artistic lifetime issue in high relief. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 4280648-001, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. |