Lot 3421

Sale 78 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes, The Lampard Collection, The James Atkinson Collection

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), gold stater, (8.592 grams), Amphipolis 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, caduceus below horses, in exergue **FILIPPO[U]*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider Group II, SNG Cop.524). Some edge knocks and filing, possible once mounted, otherwise, very fine/good very fine.

Ex Antiquarius, New Zealand.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,700

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