Lot 4505

Description

Macedon, Kings of, Philip V (221-179 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, uncertain mint possibly Pella or Amphipolis, (16.94 g), struck 188/7-184 B.C., obv. head of the hero Perseus to left wearing winged helmet surmounted by a griffin head, harpa in background all in the centre of a Macedonian shield, rev. club, across **BASILEWS* above and **FILIPPOU* below, all within an oak wreath tying to left, (S.6791, SNG Munich 1125, AMNG III p.1897 No.1, HGC 3, 1, 1056). Reverse double struck, grey patina, extremely fine/good very fine and very rare.

Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, January 6, 2013 (lot 21175).