Lot 2498
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Macedon, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.) type issued by either Philip III or Alexander IV, (323-315 B.C.), silver fifth tetradrachm, posthumous issue of Amphipolis mint, (2.56 g), obv. head of Apollo to right, hair bound with tainia, rev. naked youth on horse prancing to right, aplustre below horse,**FILIPPOU* above, (cf.S.6690, Le Rider Pl.46,16, SNG ANS 721-2). Toned, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Colonial Rare Coins, December 22, 1994, list 17 (item 1709) with ticket.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260