Lot 3612
Sale 133 · 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, (14.23 g), Pella mint, period III, issued c.323/2-315 B.C., obv. head of Zeus laureate to right, dotted border, rev. naked youth or small man (Philip II), on horseback to right, thunderbolt in field below, above **FILIP POU*. (cf.S.6680, Le Rider 469, Pl.20, [same dies, D244/R386, only other example from dies know in Peus sale 274 {1970}, lot 1560]). In high relief, round, attractive pale grey tone, very fine and very rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 80 (lot 3163).
Only twelve examples of symbol thunderbolt below for Pella mint have been reported by Le Rider.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,500