Lot 3620
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Macedon, Kingdom of Demetrios Poliorketes, (294 - Autumn 288 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.08 g), Pella in Macedon mint, c.290-289 B.C., obv. diademed and horned head of Demetrios to right, rev. Poseidon standing to left, holding trident, right foot on rock, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMHTRIOU*, monograms extreme left and right, (cf.S.6764 [?650], Newell 85 [obverse die LXX, reverse die - [not illustrated], BM London [2 of variety]). Bright, good very fine and rare type.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 85 (lot 3097) and previously from CNG January 20, 2006, with priced ticket.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Passed in