Lot 3074
Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), gold stater, (8.588 grams), Amphipolis II mint, issued c.340-328 B.C., obv. head of Apollo to right with laureate wreath, rev. galloping biga driven by charioteer holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, crescent below horses, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider Group II cf.Pl.76-77, SNG ANS 255). Traces of mint bloom, of fine style, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex George Tuck Pittman, USA, Collection.
- Estimate
- $3,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,000