Lot 4285

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Macedon, Amphipolis (158-149 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.82 g), obv. Macedonian shield, at centre of which is a bust of Artemis Tauropolos to right with bow and quiver at her shoulder, rev. **MAKEDONWN PRWTHS* in two lines, club between, AP monogram above, HP and **SR* monograms below, all within oak wreath, to left of which a thunderbolt, (S.1386, BMC 3 [p.7], cf.SNG Cop. 1312). Small flan and ancient clipping, light weight, very fine and rare monograms.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 73 (lot 3230).

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$280

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