Lot 3734
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), gold stater, (8.584 grams), Pella II mint, issued c.340-328 B.C., obv. head of Apollo to right with laureate wreath, rev. galloping biga to right driven by charioteer holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, horizontal thunderbolt below horses, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider Group II cf.Pl.56, SNG ANS 130-137), Some mint bloom, of fine style, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Auktionshaus Rauch, Vienna, Austria.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,400