Lot 3589
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.21 g), 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 or jockey), on horseback to right, aplustre below, and **P.* below right, above **FILIP POU*, (cf.S.6683, Le Rider Pl.46, 18, [Pl.46, p.124], SNG ANS 740 [similar dies], SNG Cop.559, M.155). Brilliant, off centred both sides, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Clive Shute Collection and C.J.Martin (Coins) Ltd., London 4.9.99.
- Estimate
- $700
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $850