KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes I. 263-241 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 17.12 g, 2h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 255/0-241 BC.Electronic Auction 482 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes I. 263-241 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 17.12 g, 2h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 255/0-241 BC. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena enthroned left, holding shield in right hand, left elbow resting on sphinx seated right; spear diagonally in background, ivy leaf to inner left, bow to outer right, monogram on throne. Westermark Group III, obv. die XXV; SNG BN 1606–9; SNG von Aulock 1355. Lightly toned, minor marks. EF. Outstanding high relief sculptural portrait in finest style. |