Lot 3942

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Macedon Under Romans, Amphipolis, (158-149 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.00 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, HP monogram above, ANK monogram below, all within oak wreath, to left of which a thunderbolt, (S.1386, AMNG 165 [p.55 4 only noted], Hunter 3 [p.179], Mion. Vol.I, No.58 [p.456]). Very fine or better and a very rare variety.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 99, lot 3637. Previously Sale 78 (lot 4982). With collector's ticket.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800

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