Lot 4288

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

Description

Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.00 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, laurel wreath as a crown below, and **L* below right, above **FILIP POU*, (cf.S.6683, Le Rider Pl.45, 22, SNG ANS 606 [similar dies], M.221). Lightly toned, good very fine and very scarce.

Ex I.S. Wright, Sydney, Status Auction Sale 260, October 27, 2009 (lot 5455).

Estimate
$750
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$720

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