Lot 3202

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.42 grams), 'Amphipolis III' mint, issued c. 323/2-316/5 B.C., obv. head of Zeus laureate to right, dotted border, rev. naked youth or small man (Philip II), on horseback to right, AN monogram below, star on right, above **FILIP POU*. (cf.S.6683, Le Rider Pl.44, 6, but obverse die of Pl.44, 7, [p.121], M.95, Troxell type I3, group 3). In high relief, off centred and minor gash on horse on reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex Dr. Colin Burnside Collection, and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 66 (lot 3279).