Lot 3053
Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.02 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), 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). Lightly toned, unusual lapping markings on edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 92, lot 5039 with tickets.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,050